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Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election
The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.
1 year ago
Listen 3:45Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress
Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.
1 year ago
Opera Philadelphia announces new season without fall festival
The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16Jenkintown considers dissolving its police force
Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.
1 year ago
Listen 0:49Meyer outpaces Hall-Long in fundraising for Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary
The two announced candidates and one other possible contender had $3.3 million total to spend at year’s end. Nearly half of it came from personal loans.
1 year ago
Listen 2:12New EPA soot standard could bring healthier air to parts of the Philly region
Officials predict Delaware County, Pa., and Camden County, N.J., will fail to meet the new standard without further action to reduce pollution.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Winter storm to bring rain, sleet and snow to Philadelphia region
Rain and sleet are expected to create slushy conditions for early commuters before snow moves in by mid-morning.
1 year ago
1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large
The Fire Department describes four of the injuries as serious.
1 year ago
SEPTA delays the debut of rebuilt retro trolley cars, now expected in the spring
The rebuilt trolleys have modern underpinnings and a vintage look. SEPTA expects them to be back in service this spring.
1 year ago
Young climate activists arrested at Biden’s Wilmington campaign headquarters: ‘We want a future’
Members of the Sunrise Movement were urging President Biden to declare a climate emergency.
1 year ago
Expect winter storm to impact Tuesday morning commute
In the city, it could be sloppy with rain changing to wet snow during the height of the morning commute.
1 year ago
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game: 9 takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII
Super Bowl Sunday featured back-to-back wins for Kansas City, Las Vegas spectacle and plenty of Taylor Swift close-ups.
1 year ago
WHYY-TV remembers the heyday of the Uptown Theater
A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.
1 year ago
Listen 1:43‘A no-brainer’: Philly’s historical commission designates new district in Germantown
The Germantown Urban Village Historic District is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
1 year ago
Listen 0:53N.J. Family Leave Act change could expand job protection for workers at small companies
On Monday, the Assembly passed a measure expanding current law to include job protections for workers who take family leave at smaller businesses.
1 year ago