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A physical therapist works with a patient at a field hospital.
Health

Pa. opens public feedback on rate increases to 2025 health insurance plans

Pennsylvania health insurance companies are requesting average rate increases of 2.9% to 15.2% on individual plans sold in the ACA marketplace.

2 years ago

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Eric Settle and Chris Foster
Politics & Policy

Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He’s just a piece of a bigger puzzle

Attorney general candidate Eric Settle and treasurer candidate Chris Foster acquired enough voter signatures to appear on the ballot as statewide candidates this November.

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden’s legacy and hope for a new future

President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on its first day. Pennsylvania and Philly-area Democrats are among those who celebrated the president's work.

2 years ago

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First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

Jill Biden’s speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too

The first lady did her part to highlight President Joe Biden's 50 years of public service when she addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

2 years ago

Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson attend Day One of the Democratic National Convention, at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago. (Mike Segar/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris

The ceremonial vote Monday at Chicago's convention showed Democrats' four-year vision. But the document still wrongly names Joe Biden as the candidate running for reelection.

2 years ago

JD Vance makes a stop at Pat's in South Philadelphia during a rally on Aug. 19, 2024. (6abc)
Politics & Policy
6abc

JD Vance rallies in Philadelphia as DNC kicks off in Chicago

In South Philadelphia, Vance grabbed a cheesesteak at Pat's and met supporters following a rally in North Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Beautiful stethoscope
Health

A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

Findings shed new light on why dementia diagnosis is more prevalent in some areas than others, and that it does not simply have to do with an individual's risk factors alone.

2 years ago

Police direct protesters at the United Center after a march at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Community

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by officers.

2 years ago

Home video shows Upper Merion GOP leader Matthew McCaffery being swatted. (@McCaffery2032/X)
Politics & Policy

An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris. He could lose his position in the party

Matthew McCaffery was the victim of a swatting incident after a cable news appearance. The Montgomery County Republican Committee is weighing disciplinary action against him.

2 years ago

Phil Donahue
Community

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.

2 years ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Politics & Policy

Democrats seek to disqualify Kennedy and others from Georgia presidential ballots

In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address on petitions needed for an independent to qualify, his petitions should be voided.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Electoral College
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Some of Trump’s ‘fake’ Pennsylvania electors from 2020 are back again

Some returning electors say they’d be willing to sign an alternate slate for Trump once again if they have doubts about the outcome.

2 years ago

Sturgeon supermoon in Nashville
Science

What to know about Monday’s blue supermoon

The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.

2 years ago

Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Meyer has commanding fundraising lead in Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary race

With nearly $1.6 million in the bank, Matt Meyer’s resources exceed Collin O’Mara’s $917,000 and Bethany Hall-Long’s $217,000. Election Day is Sept. 10.

2 years ago

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Politics & Policy

Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement

The party has been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of its ticket.

2 years ago

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