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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.
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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.
2 years ago
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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FDA finds ‘extremely high’ lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
The recalled pouches have been linked to dozens of illnesses in U.S. kids.
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What about Bob? Some N.J. Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat
Party leaders, from Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy to local officials, have called on Menendez to resign, and his home county party has dropped its endorsement.
2 years ago
Jalen Hurts plays through illness, but late mistakes doom Eagles in 20-17 loss to Seahawks
“We still have our goals ahead of us. We know we clinched playoffs this week. We’re not really looking at that. We know what we want to do,” Sirianni said.
2 years ago
Philly’s homegrown coffee roaster La Colombe to extend its retail reach under Chobani control
La Colombe has a new but familiar owner that just happens to sell coffee creamer. Here’s what to expect.
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