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real and doctored ballots
Politics & Policy

Philly judge orders confiscation of potentially fraudulent Democratic endorsement ballots under investigation

Flyers that mimicked official Democratic City Committee ballot endorsements were doctored to omit 3rd council district candidate Jamie Gauthier.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner (27) heads the ball during an MLS playoff soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

MLS suspends Union’s Kai Wagner for 3 games for violating league’s anti-discrimination policy

MLS said Wagner acknowledged wrongdoing during its investigation.

2 years ago

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Education

Penn police called FBI to help investigate threatening antisemitic emails

The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

2 years ago

U.S. Attorney David Weiss, arrives for an interview before members of the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington. The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation is testifying behind closed doors as a GOP probe into the Justice Department's handling of the case continues to unfold.  (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Politics & Policy

Special counsel in the Hunter Biden case insists he was the ‘decision-maker’ in rare testimony

The closed-door interview on Tuesday marks the first time a special counsel is appearing before Congress in the middle of a probe.

2 years ago

voters at the polling place on election day
Politics & Policy

Voting machines in one Pennsylvania county flip votes for judges, an error to be fixed in tabulation

A coding error in Northampton County caused votes to be flipped on a ballot question that asked whether a pair of incumbent state appeals judges should be retained.

2 years ago

A huge foundation for an offshore wind turbine, called a monopile, sits atop wheeled movers in Paulsboro, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms

Gov. Phil Murphy reacted angrily when Orsted canceled its two large projects, saying his administration would hold the company accountable to its cancellation obligations.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy meets with Senate President Nicholas Scutari, right, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, second right, before he delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse, in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Republicans are vying to control New Jersey’s Legislature for the first time in over 2 decades

At stake is control of the 80-member Assembly and 40-seat Senate, with Democrats currently dominating both chambers, as well as holding the governorship.

2 years ago

Democratic mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker is seen during a debate
Politics & Policy

Voters in Pa. to elect Philly mayor, Allegheny County executive

The elections on Tuesday will set the electoral stage for 2024.

2 years ago

Montgomery County, Pa. Judge Carolyn Carluccio
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters weigh abortion rights in open state Supreme Court seat

The court is currently examining a challenge to a state law that restricts the use of public funds to help people get abortions.

2 years ago

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania archives contain a large collection of Dox Thrash's WPA-era works. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

For its bicentennial, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will tell the stories of its community partners

The first exhibition, which opens Jan. 30, will be in collaboration with the Association for Public Art.

2 years ago

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Voting stickers
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2023 election results

See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2023 general election, including statewide judicial races and Philly's mayoral race.

2 years ago

''I Voted'' stickers on display
Politics & Policy

New Jersey ​​2023 election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2023 general election, including races for seats in the state House and Senate.

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia 2023 election results: Mayor, City Council races

See full results and maps from Philadelphia's 2023 general election, including the races for mayor and City Council.

2 years ago

Gary Hill, del Área 32, entrega macetas en viviendas en Taylor Street, en el norte de Filadelfia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Los habitantes de Filadelfia esperan que una ciudad más limpia reduzca la violencia causada por armas de fuego. ¿Lo harán realidad Oh o Parker?

Muchos ciudadanos de Filadelfia consideran que la reducción del deterioro urbano es una estrategia de prevención de la violencia armada que no se ha aprovechado.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (center) goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Johnny Davis, left, and Mike Muscala during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Joel Embiid scores 48 points, 76ers beat Wizards 146-128 for 5th win in a row

Philadelphia is unbeaten after a one-point loss at Milwaukee in its opener.

2 years ago

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