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Kamala Harris waves on a stage in front of a crowd of people
Politics & Policy

Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate

As Josh Shapiro has emerged as among the potential finalists, he has faced criticism from organizations and activists who might otherwise be supportive of Democratic causes.

2 years ago

A man stands at a podium in front of a mural on a wall featuring yellow flowers and varying colors
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural projects

The state crime and delinquency agency funded a new mural in Fitler Square. It is the first of six murals designed by children.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
workers outside a bus
Community

Philly apprentices get inside look at Bellwether District, meet ‘Girl Concrete’ CEO on the job

Tradeswomen apprentices visited a massive construction site in southwest Philly called The Bellwether District as a bit of inspiration about what’s possible for their futures.

2 years ago

Listen :59
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stands in a video with the caption
Politics & Policy

Did Cherelle Parker leak that Josh Shapiro is the VP’s VP?

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker released a video highly suggestive that Vice President Harris picked Gov. Shapiro as her running mate but the release may have been premature.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris waves during a campaign rally
Politics & Policy

Harris has enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party’s nominee, Democratic chair says

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began voting via secure email on Thursday, and the voting will remain open until Monday evening.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump

Harris' campaign also says it entered August with $377 million in cash on hand, which it described as the most for any presidential candidate at this point in the cycle.

2 years ago

Needles and bottles for sampling blood cultures
Health

How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles

Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.

2 years ago

Listen 1:51
Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

New details released in insurance theft first uncovered by WHYY News. Del. lawmakers question lack of transparency

State agencies give more detail in new report to lawmakers. But again fail to answer why the theft from the UI trust fund wasn’t disclosed sooner.

2 years ago

Lt. Gov. Hall-Long
Politics & Policy

Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal sends Delaware governor’s race into uncharted territory

After a state report said Hall-Long broke campaign laws, one primary foe wants a federal probe, two campaign leaders left, and two lawmakers say Hall-Long should drop out.

2 years ago

Listen 2:13
On the left, Megumi Field receives makeup from her teammate in Japan as she prepares for the 2023 World Championships, where they secured the first U.S. medal on the world stage in 16 years. (Courtesy of Alyssa Jacobs)
Arts & Entertainment

From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics

Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.

2 years ago

Listen 2:06
climate activists hold signs saying Hydrogen is going nowhere and No Mach2
Science

Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

2 years ago

Evan Gershkovich is escorted by a Russian Federal Security Service agent
Politics & Policy

Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich was released as part of the largest multi-prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. He is expected to be on U.S. soil Thursday evening.

2 years ago

Jill Stein
Politics & Policy

Third-party candidates file to run for president, U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

A third-party candidate’s draw in a general election, while usually very small, could help tilt a close race between the major party candidates.

2 years ago

ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s long-running dispute over dates on mail-in voting ballots is back in the courts

Pennsylvania courts are again weighing a request to throw out a legal requirement that voters write accurate dates on the exterior envelope of mail-in ballots.

2 years ago

Dr. Miguel Cardona
Education

A student loan forgiveness program is celebrated at Philly City Hall

City workers spoke with U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about how they were guided to hundreds of thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness.

2 years ago

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