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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Montgomery County Commissioners
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania

Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.

2 years ago

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Person holding a large stack of paper
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Todo lo que necesita saber sobre cómo solicitar, llenar y devolver su papeleta de voto por correo

Pensilvania tiene voto por correo universal sin excusa. Aquí, todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 23 de abril.

2 years ago

Craig Williams
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Craig Williams, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?

Williams was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2020 to represent District 160, which includes parts of Chester and Delaware Counties.

2 years ago

Dave Sunday headshot
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Dave Sunday, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?

Sunday was elected York County district attorney in 2017. He leads a team that prosecutes approximately 9,000 criminal cases annually.

2 years ago

The Harrisburg Capitol building seen from above.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2024: A guide to vetting primary legislative candidates

There are a few ways to evaluate lawmakers, including reading the legislative memos they’ve circulated and bills they’ve signed.

2 years ago

Jack Stollsteimer headshot
Politics & Policy

Who is Jack Stollsteimer, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

Stollsteimer previously served as an assistant district attorney in Delaware County. He later was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

A person puts a ballot in an envelope
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Voting rights groups appeal ruling that directs Pa. to reject undated mail ballots

A favorable outcome for the NAACP-led plaintiffs could ensure thousands of mail ballots are counted in November, but it would not happen in time for the April 23 primary.

2 years ago

Jared Solomon headshot
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Jared Solomon, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

Solomon has represented the 202nd District in the state House, which encompasses part of northeast Philadelphia, since 2017.

2 years ago

Joe Khan posing for a photo
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Joe Khan, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

He has served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Bucks County solicitor.

2 years ago

Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline as seen from the Cramer Hill Waterfront Park in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Community

Pew State of the City: Immigrants make up the largest percentage of Philly’s population since the 1940s, report finds

As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.

2 years ago

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O.J. Simpson
Community

O.J. Simpson has died at 76

Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

2 years ago

City Hall is pictured from afar
Politics & Policy

A year of transition: Philly sees drop in poverty, violent crime, but deep-seated issues remain, Pew report says

The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.

2 years ago

Maiken Scott
Science

WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

2 years ago

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Cherry blossoms on a tree
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity
Community

Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback

As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.

2 years ago

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