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Kevin Bethel getting sworn in
Politics & Policy

New Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel looks to restore ‘law and order humanely’

Before becoming commissioner, Bethel served for nearly 30 years in PPD and as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Republican presidential candidates former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Politics & Policy

DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall

Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Dec. 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa.
Courts & Law

Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause

The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final word on Trump’s eligibility in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere.

2 years ago

Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid N.J. businessman

Among other things, Menendez is accused of ghostwriting a letter to fellow senators encouraging them to lift a hold on $300 million in aid to Egypt.

2 years ago

woman at ballot processing center
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

As 2024 election approaches, voting officials worry Pa. isn’t prepared for misinformation

Four officials share the concrete changes they say would shore up Pennsylvania’s system against frivolous fraud allegations as the 2024 election approaches.

2 years ago

Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why the Pennsylvania legislature is off to a slow start in 2024

The legislature will be temporarily unable to grapple with major issues such as a far-reaching court ruling on how the state funds public education or its outdated Election Co

2 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (right) with her family at her historic inauguration on Jan. 2, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration

Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.

2 years ago

File photo: Harvard President Claudine Gay (left) speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Education

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community on Tuesday.

2 years ago

The logo of the International Court of Justice (left) and that of the U.N. (right). (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Courts & Law

Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa

South Africa launched the case at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker at her swearing in
Politics & Policy

‘This is our year’: Philadelphians celebrate Parker’s inauguration as city’s 100th mayor

“Now is the right time for us,” said one supporter. “I hope that she gets the support that she needs and deserves.”

2 years ago

Screen showing it's been hacked
Community

Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked

The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.

2 years ago

Twin babies at the hospital
Community
6abc

Twins born in New Jersey hospital have birthdays in two different years

Eve and Billy Humphrey of Merchantville, N.J., were caught off guard when they found out they were expecting twin boys.

2 years ago

A closeup of Jeannine Cook
Politics & Policy

Some Philly women in business say ‘now is the time’ for change under Mayor Cherelle Parker

Parker is taking the helm as the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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all terrain wheelchair
Community

An all-terrain wheelchair is coming to Wharton State Forest in Burlington County

This spring, visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments will be able to experience the great outdoors like never before.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker at WHYY.
Politics & Policy

From humble beginnings to mayor, Cherelle Parker opens a new chapter for Philly

As the city’s new mayor, Parker faces several challenges both unique to Philly and parallel to other cities.

2 years ago

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