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Jim Prokopiak poses for a photo
Politics & Policy

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 3:45
David McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’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

Nicole Heaston, performing in the world premiere of “The Listeners” at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, in Oslo, Norway in 2022. (Courtesy of Opera Philadelphia)
Arts & Entertainment

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 1:16
police car
Politics & Policy

Jenkintown 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

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Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long
Politics & Policy

Meyer 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 2:12
A photo of the Philadelphia skyline taken in October, 2021
Science

New 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 1:14
A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
Weather

Winter 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

New York Police walk through the Mount Eden subway station while investigating a shooting, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York. Several people were shot Monday at the New York City subway station, police said.
Community

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

Trolley being repaired
Urban Planning

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

protesters inside the office
Politics & Policy

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

The Octavius Catto statue at Philadelphia City Hall is coated in snow and ice
Weather
6abc

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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the trophy after the team's win in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.
Arts & Entertainment

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

The Uptown marquee showing a large list of artists performing there
Arts & Entertainment

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

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A monument in Germantown's Market Square
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘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

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File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.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

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