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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2023: Una guía completa sobre quién está en la papeleta, cuándo votar, cómo votar, dónde votar, la emisión de votos por correo y más

Los ciudadanos de Pa. encontrarán candidatos para la Corte Suprema del estado, contiendas municipales y más, en la papeleta de las elecciones generales del 7 de noviembre.

2 years ago

Horseshoe crabs spawn along the shore of the Indian River Inlet at James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View, Delaware.
Community

Delaware Bay female horseshoe crabs spared from commercial harvest for another year

“The fate of red knots should not be put on the line year after year,” said one advocate.

2 years ago

Palestinians flee Israeli bombardment of Rafah
Politics & Policy

Israeli bombings kill dozens of people in the Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge

Aid workers warned that the territory was near complete collapse. Hospitals are on the verge of losing electricity, threatening the lives of thousands of patients.

2 years ago

Thousands gather at Independence Hall on Oct. 16, 2023 after a
Community

Thousands ‘March For Israel’ in Philadelphia, vowing the nation will defeat Hamas

As thousands united in supporting the nation, speakers offered prayers for those engaged in combat, taken hostage, and for Israel’s “right to defend itself.”

2 years ago

Bryce Harper, Travis Konecny, and Hirving Lozano
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies and Flyers and Mexico-Germany, oh my! Transit and parking details for Tuesday night in South Philly

The Sports Complex should be rocking all night, and SEPTA and the PPA have made adjustments to make transit as smooth as possible.

2 years ago

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Two cyclists are seen on the Commons Boulevard Pathway Bike Trail
Community

New bike trail south of Wilmington aims to promote community connection and public health

The nearly mile-long extension better connects people who live and work in Wilmington and New Castle.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Why some Philadelphians want gas-powered leaf blowers to disappear

Several other cities have already banned or started phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers over their unhealthy emissions.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 1 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Community

Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

Zack Wheeler struck out eight in six innings to help the defending National League champions win their seventh Game 1 of the last two postseasons.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

What to know about New Jersey’s 2023 general election

Here’s what you should know before you vote, from election deadlines to what's on the ballot.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Police release name of person arrested in fatal shooting of Philadelphia police officer

18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in Cherry Hill, N.J. early Monday. Police say they continue to look for other people involved in Thursday’s fatal shooting

2 years ago

Fans stream into Citzens Bank Park for Game 4 of the Phillies playoff series game on October 12 2023. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community
6abc

Phillies host Diamondbacks for NLCS Game 1: What to know

Tonight's first pitch is at 8:07 p.m.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2023: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning a mail ballot

Every registered voter in Pennsylvania has the option to cast a ballot by mail. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 7 election.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Evacuation recommended for some Doylestown residents after propane truck overturns

According to police, residents near Ferry Road and Old Iron Hill Road are advised to evacuate as of 10:51 a.m.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Muslim boy killed and woman wounded in Illinois hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war, police say

“We are not animals, we are humans," said Yousef Hannon, the boy's uncle. "We want people to see us as humans, to feel us as humans, to deal with us as humans."

2 years ago

Palestinians look fro survivors after Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip
Politics & Policy

Gaza’s crowded hospitals near breaking point as Israeli ground invasion looms

Hospitals in Gaza are expected to run out of generator fuel in the next 24 hours, endangering the lives of thousands of patients.

2 years ago

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