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Kamala Harris at the airport
Politics & Policy

Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is among the possible candidates to be Kamala Harris' running mate.

2 years ago

Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says

Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.

2 years ago

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Outrageous’: Open government group blasts Carney officials’ plan to limit embezzlement probe report to top lawmakers

A state worker’s theft of taxpayer funds last year wasn’t revealed until an exclusive report by WHYY News. Now only a handful of lawmakers will get more info.

2 years ago

Beck performs at the 2016 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Forum on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Inglewood, Calif. He will play with the Philadelphia Orchestra on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Beck and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Piano Festival, Blink 182 and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 25–28: A piano festival in Philly, Foreigner and Styx in N.J. and the Downtown Newark Food and Brew Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Roberto Lugp stands by a sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’

Potter Roberto Lugo installed the first of three totems to neighborhood creativity in the Mural Arts Philadelphia project.

2 years ago

A sculpture by Antonio Arroniz Castro featured in the
Arts & Entertainment

‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices

The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.

2 years ago

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Dozens of Trump supporters waved flags and signs by the side of the road in Doylestown on July 20, 2024. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Bucks County now has more registered Republicans than Democrats

In 2020, registered Democrats in the county numbered over 208,000, while Republicans topped out at around 198,000.

2 years ago

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John Ervin Arnold
Courts & Law

Delaware certified bogus ‘doctorate degree’ in psychology for school therapist charged with raping 5-year-old girl

State education officials now admit they erred in verifying that Arnold has advanced degrees in psychology from Ohio University, which he never attended.

2 years ago

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The Wells Fargo Center
Community
6abc

Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena

The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.

2 years ago

Public transportation users join in a discussion on their experiences with and desires for local transit service at WHYY News' Bridging Blocks event at the Haddington Public Library on Tuesday. (Gabriel Donahue/WHYY)
Community

Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event

In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.

2 years ago

Benjamin Netanyahu
Politics & Policy

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters

Netanyahu’s combative speech offered no sign that his visit to the U.S. could bring some progress in months of U.S.-led mediation for a cease-fire and hostage-release.

2 years ago

Workers put Harris campaign signs on a window
Politics & Policy

Harris campaign has Philly Democrats reinvigorated

Democrats in Philly say Kamala Harris’ entry into the race brings new money, new enthusiasm and new volunteers to the race.

2 years ago

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Christopher Wray
Politics & Policy

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman Googled the question, “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”

2 years ago

Solar panels
Politics & Policy

Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen

Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
Politics & Policy

Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in Oval Office address

In a 10-minute address Wednesday, he delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy, saying doing so "is more important than any title.”

2 years ago

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