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Politics & Policy

In-person voting for the U.S. presidential contest is about to start as Election Day closes in

The first ballots being cast in person come with just over six weeks left before Election Day on Nov. 5.

2 years ago

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Community
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Landlord accused of targeting homeless families in Delaware

Several homeless families say they signed leases with the help of New Castle County officials for homes that weren't delivered.

2 years ago

A headshot of Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long
Politics & Policy

Despite losing gubernatorial primary, Del. Lt. Gov. Hall-Long will still get stint as governor

The lieutenant governor will assume the state’s highest post for two weeks in January after John Carney resigns to become Wilmington’s mayor.

2 years ago

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A scene from 'Othello (vs the Military Industrial Complex)''
Arts & Entertainment

This Philly Fringe ‘Othello’ is reimagined for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Palestinian writer-director Zaina Yasmin Dana hired her brother to play the title character, informed by their upbringing in the West Bank.

2 years ago

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Chester Water Authority building
Urban Planning

If Chester’s water assets must be sold, the city’s retirees want them to go to the highest bidder

The bankrupt city’s largest creditor group believes the current plan doesn’t pull in enough money for the struggling city.

2 years ago

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A sign at the University of Delaware
Politics & Policy

University of Delaware disputes law barring state officials from earning taxpayer money from two jobs at once

The school argues its charter means it is not subject to some state laws and efforts to force it to be transparent.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris sitting while holding a microphone
Politics & Policy

Harris addresses lower support from young Black men

Kamala Harris has gone up in the polls, but support from Black men is lower than what Biden needed to win Pennsylvania in 2020.

2 years ago

A young tree planted in Malcolm X Park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Tree Plan implementation gets underway with USDA grant

The city, school district and a group of nonprofits are officially joining forces to plant and protect more trees.

2 years ago

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Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Politics & Policy

These evangelicals are voting their values — by backing Kamala Harris

A small and diverse coalition of evangelicals is looking to pull their fellow believers away from Trump's fold.

2 years ago

Mt. Joy plays onstage
Arts & Entertainment

A ‘dream come true’: Mt. Joy teams up with Philly nonprofit for food drive at the Mann Center

Fans who donate a nonperishable item at Friday’s show will be entered to win a chance to watch the show side stage.

2 years ago

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Polling place sign
Politics & Policy

Here’s who’s on the ballot in contested races in Delaware’s 2024 general election

Voters will pick a new governor and lieutenant governor, two members of Congress and decide a host of local races.

2 years ago

Officers carry the casket
Community

Hundreds pay their respects to slain Philly officer Jaime Roman

Officer Jaime Roman was shot in June and died from his wounds last week.

2 years ago

Police outside of Mar-a-Lago
Politics & Policy

Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again

So far, Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been charged with possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

2 years ago

Kareem Rosser sits on top of a horse in Fairmount Park
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Polo Classic, Fashion Week and the South Philly Sausage Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 19–22: Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show in Philly, XPoNential Music Festival in New Jersey and CityFest Dance Jubilee in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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a robotic arm at bioMérieux
Science

Philadelphia’s newest employer at the Navy Yard helps keep food safe to eat

A French biotechnology giant just opened a molecular and genomic innovation center at Philly’s Navy Yard after acquiring a homegrown startup.

2 years ago

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