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Rep. Scott Perry told to hand over hundreds of texts and emails to FBI in 2020 election probe
The ruling, late Monday, came more than a year after Perry’s personal cellphone was seized by federal authorities.
2 years ago
Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores
Rite Aid said it disagrees with the allegations, though the company is pleased to reach an agreement to resolve the issue
2 years ago
Administrative election errors rise as Pa. counties struggle to keep voting officials
Election experts, as well as the Pa. Department of State, agree the increase is linked to turnover and loss of experience at local voting offices.
2 years ago
What about Bob? Some N.J. Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat
“They’re already assuming he’s toast,” said one polling expert.
2 years ago
A long budget impasse and partisan standoffs dominated the Pa. legislature in 2023
In 2023, the General Assembly got off to a slow start, weathered a long budget impasse, and saw deep partisan divides. They say 2024 may improve.
2 years ago
Chopper 6 crash kills 2 workers at Action News; cause under investigation
The pilot and photographer died as a result of the helicopter crash Tuesday night as they returned from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.
2 years ago
Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review
The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.
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Listen 1:142023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
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Police believe a man charged in a series of machete attacks last month is also responsible for a 2003 murder and several sexual assaults near Fairmount Park.
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Listen 1:22When a person’s heart has stopped due to cold, hospitals pump warm liquid into the space around their lungs to try to revive them.
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Listen 4:23Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause
The decision marked the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
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Philadelphia named first ‘Sensory Inclusive City’
Some 16,000 city workers have undergone special training to help people with sensory disorders.
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Listen 1:09The proposed deal between Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network could close by the end of 2024, according to a joint announcement from the hospital systems.
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Listen 1:06Suspect believed to be Fairmount Park rapist now in police custody: Sources
Additional details about the suspect's identity have not yet been released.
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Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
The rancher’s daughter was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.
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