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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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A N.J. wildfire
Weather

Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres

The wildfire burned 510 acres before it was declared fully contained.

2 years ago

A voter and child walk past campaign signs posted outside of a polling site in Doylestown, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Photo essay: Primary Election Day 2024 in the Philly region

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

2 years ago

traffic jam in N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next

New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.

2 years ago

Bryan Cutler speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Bryan Cutler survives primary challenge, Kevin Boyle loses Pa. House seat

Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.

2 years ago

Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event in Forth Worth, Texas
Politics & Policy

Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump

Haley won almost 17% of Pennsylvania's primary vote Tuesday, or 1 in 6 votes, to Trump's 83%, despite not campaigning for president since she ended her bid in early March.

2 years ago

President Biden speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.

2 years ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Politics & Policy

Bridging Blocks: Philly’s ‘missing middle’ wage jobs make career matchmaking harder, residents say

For a city of its size, Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs than New York City, Baltimore, Nashville and D.C., research from The Pew Charitable Trusts shows.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
A voter marks their ballot at a polling place in Bristol, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia voters approve ballot question to front the cost of lawsuits for community organizations

The ballot question asked voters if the city should help RCOs pay the costs of lawsuits.

2 years ago

A Tiger Transit electric but stops on Nassau Street
Science

‘It’s Electric’: Princeton University’s shuttle fleet serves the entire community with zero emissions

Tiger Transit’s shift to all-electric is expected to save about 500 metric tons of carbon emissions a year.

2 years ago

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Stacy Garrity and Erin McClelland
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Erin McClelland wins Democratic primary for Pa. treasurer, will face Republican Stacy Garrity this fall

McClelland defeated her Democratic primary opponent Ryan Bizzarro to win the party’s nod for state treasurer. She’ll face Garrity, the incumbent, in November.

2 years ago

Depasquale Sunday 2 box c (1) (1)
Politics & Policy

Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win Pa. attorney general primaries

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday will go head-to-head in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general in November.

2 years ago

Jennifer Gay, a TikTok content creator, sits outside the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

2 years ago

Malcolm Kenyatta
Politics & Policy

Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta beats Mark Pinsley in Pa. auditor general primary vote

North Philly Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has secured the Democratic nomination to face incumbent Timothy DeFoor in the November general election.

2 years ago

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Politics & Policy

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday.

2 years ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary

The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia’s suburbs will face off against Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the general election.

2 years ago

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