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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Commonwealth Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more

Commonwealth Court presides over cases brought against state government. Here’s what to know ahead of the Nov. 7 election.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Supreme Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more

The Pa. Supreme Court is the highest in the commonwealth. Here’s everything you need to know about it ahead of the Nov. 7 election.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Superior Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more

Pa.’s Superior Court is the appellate court with which an average person is likeliest to interact. Here’s what you need to know about electing two new judges on Nov. 7.

2 years ago

Protesters march down the street.
Community

Supporters of Palestine are protesting Philly news coverage. Here’s what they want to see from outlets going forward

The Philly Palestine Coalition organized the rally and criticized media coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling it “minimal.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Palestinians inspect the rubble of buildings hit by an Israeli airstrike at Al Shati Refugee Camp
Politics & Policy

Palestinians rush to buy food and struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation

“Without electricity," said Fabrizio Carboni, "hospitals risk turning into morgues.”

2 years ago

Paul Barrere, left, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat perform onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Alisha Gillespie and her 10 year-old son, Zion, on their block in Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pandemic-era benefits are long gone. Philly advocates are trying to bridge the gap for families living in poverty

Families with low income are determined to break the cycle. But the end of some federal assistance is making that harder, experts say.

2 years ago

Listen 3:28
TIffany Wiggins sitting in a chair with Jena Carter standing beside her.
Community

‘I’m not by myself’: Wilmington moms who lost children to gun violence forge bonds amid grief

City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver organized the women. They meet regularly to share a meal, commiserate, and offer each other a shoulder.

2 years ago

Listen 4:25
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run
Community

Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series

The Phillies took a 2-1 lead and can advance to the NL Championship Series for the second straight season with a win at home Thursday.

2 years ago

A plant that burns hydrogen is visible
Politics & Policy

Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.

The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
Photos of Palestinians displayed on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

20 years of Palestinian life in the West Bank on view at InLiquid gallery

The Kensington art gallery features the photography project documenting 20 years of life against the Israeli barrier wall.

2 years ago

Biden speaks from a podium
Community

The number of U.S. citizens killed in the Israel-Hamas war rises to 22

U.S. citizens also are among the estimated 150 hostages captured by Hamas militants during their shocking weekend assault on Israel, President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday.

2 years ago

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of La., speaks to reporters as he arrives for a meeting of House Republicans to vote on candidates for Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Washington. Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to try to vote on a nominee. But lawmakers say Wednesday's private ballots to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy could take a while. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Politics & Policy

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker and will try to unite before a floor vote

Lawmakers said that in private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current maj

2 years ago

Executive order
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro isn’t sold on a key climate program, and his working group isn’t either. What’s next for RGGI?

A group appointed by Gov. Shapiro believes a cap-and-trade program would help meet his ambitious climate goals, although the members lacked consensus on how best to proceed.

2 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol
Education

Pennsylvania universities are still waiting for state subsidies. It won’t make them more affordable

Education advocates argue that even a proposed increase in aid won’t make a dent in the underfunding of Pennsylvania's higher education.

2 years ago

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