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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Courts & Law

Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero

Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.

2 years ago

Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello
Health

Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025

Montgomery County officials have yet to determine a location for their $18 million investment into emergency mental and behavioral health care.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

More funding for home repair program left out of Pa. budget despite high demand

Despite high demand, Pa.'s Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get additional funding in the latest state budget, leaving thousands of homeowners waitlisted.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination

Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.

2 years ago

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Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium with other officials
Politics & Policy

‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured

Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for the nomination

Prominent Democratic elected officials, party leaders and political organizations quickly lined up behind Harris in the hours after Biden announced he was dropping his bid.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s Gov. Shapiro among possible Democratic running mates for Kamala Harris

Shapiro, along with Gov. Andy Beshear, Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, are considered leading contenders for the nomination.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more

Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.

2 years ago

Michael Regan at a podium
Politics & Policy

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.

2 years ago

Kimberly Cheatle swearing in
Politics & Policy

Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’

Director Kimberly Cheatle said she took “fully responsibility” for the security lapses, and she vowed to “move heaven and earth” to make sure there's no repeat of it.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Politics & Policy

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

How did the coconut tree emerge as the emblem of the vice president's most devoted, or at least most-online followers? It's a story more than a year in the making.

2 years ago

Delegates and supporters cheer at the convention
Politics & Policy

Photos: Pa. Republican delegation finds reasons to party at RNC

Pennsylvania Republicans gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s national convention, where Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination.

2 years ago

A closeup of Vice President Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Who will replace Joe Biden? Kamala Harris leads field of Democratic contenders

Govs. Andy Beshear, J.B. Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom and Roy Cooper, and U.S. Mark Kelly are all considered contenders.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president. What would he bring to the ticket?

Shapiro’s key asset could be his potential to help deliver the crucial electoral votes that come from Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

President Biden is seen speaking to supporters at a campaign event at Renaissance High School on July 12 in Detroit.
Politics & Policy

6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside

President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

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