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A woman is holding a stack of mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

What to know about filling out and returning your Pa. mail ballot

Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.

2 years ago

This combination of photos shows the path of the sun during a total eclipse by the moon Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore.
Science

Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online

Here are some alternatives if you're clouded out during the eclipse or if you can't travel to the path.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, gets interviewed as Brandon Marsh, left, and Bryson Stott, center, celebrate with him following the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper homers for his first 3 hits of the season

“I’m not satisfied with one, or two, or three," said Harper. "You know how I am."

2 years ago

A total solar eclipse
Science

Want to see a near-total solar eclipse? Chester County is planning a day of events in Hibernia County Park

Chester County, like much of Pennsylvania, will experience 90% totality during the solar eclipse on April 8.

2 years ago

Supreme Court
Courts & Law

A Supreme Court case could have major implications for homelessness in Philly region

Some legal scholars believe the Supreme Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences beyond the issue of homelessness.

2 years ago

Stephen Kinsey
Politics & Policy

Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator

Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.

2 years ago

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Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A little undercooked’: Sixers arena plan gets another icy reception from design panel

Nearly 50 people weighed in during the all-day hearing. The overwhelming majority had lingering concerns with the team’s updated plan.

2 years ago

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Elmer Daniels
Courts & Law

Delaware judge tosses lawsuit filed by man who served nearly 40 years for rape he may not have committed

The judge on Monday found that Elmer Daniels failed to prove his argument that Delaware police had concocted evidence against him and withheld exculpatory evidence.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Mayor Cherelle Parker nominates 9 for Philly school board, a mix of new and returning faces

Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.

2 years ago

Phillies concession stand
Community
6abc

Phillies to offer BOGO hotdogs for 1st time since replacing ‘Dollar Dog Night’

Since many fans were disappointed by the loss of the dollar-dog deal, other eateries around the city have offered up their own deal.

2 years ago

A kitten wrapped in duct tape
Community

Kitten wrapped in duct tape, other animals rescued from Chester County home; suspect charged

According to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, officials were alerted to a maimed kitten while responding to a call about a stray dog in Coatesville last week.

2 years ago

Eric Settle and Chris Foster
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The Forward Party wants to be on Pa.’s 2024 general election ballot. It must overcome several hurdles

The Forward Party wants to run candidates for attorney general and treasurer in 2024, but it first must get thousands of signatures and survive probable court challenges.

2 years ago

Malcolm Kenyatta; Tim DeFoor; Mark Pinsley
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Guía completa de los candidatos a las primarias para auditor general

Tim DeFoor, el actual titular, es el único candidato en la papeleta de las primarias republicanas.

2 years ago

Ryan Bizzarro; Stacy Garrity; Erin McClelland
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Tu guía de los candidatos a tesorero en las primarias

La Tesorera Stacy Garrity es la única republicana que aparecerá en la papeleta de las primarias del 23 de abril.

2 years ago

2020 photo of the first voter at the Liacouras Center satellite election office requesting a ballot. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly opens its first ‘one-stop shop’ voter office of the 2024 election season

“We can't take [voting] for granted,” said City Councilmember at-large Nina Ahmad. “We have to fight for it.”

2 years ago

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