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Biden pressures House Republicans on debt limit in campaign-style speech
He made his case in a campaign-style speech to voters in Valhalla, New York, on Wednesday.
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‘You are welcome here’: Philly offers services to latest group of asylum seekers sent from Texas
The city is preparing for another wave of buses as more people are expected to cross the border when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Norfolk Southern creates fund for homeowners near Ohio derailment to compensate for decline in value
CEO Alan Shaw said the company was “undertaking these efforts and expenses without any judicial or investigatory finding of fault.”
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Philadelphia Chinatown, Tanner House make national list of endangered historic places
Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.
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The PA Tick Research Lab, one of only three labs nationwide engaged in tick testing and research, is analyzing data from 30,000 tick exposures in Pennsylvania from 2019-2021.
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Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols.
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Philadelphia Eagles to host New York Giants at the Linc on Christmas Day 2023
The full 2023 NFL schedule won't be released for another day, but we already know of one date Eagles fans will be circling on their calendar.
2 years ago
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
Philadelphia will have chance to close out the series and advance to the conference finals when they host Game 6 on Thursday.
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Candidates running for key Pa. election posts wrongly believe 2020 presidential race was stolen
Votebeat & Spotlight PA looked into more than 400 county commissioner and council candidates to see which ones have alleged fraud or expressed doubts about election security.
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The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.
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Who is running for Upper Darby mayor on the Democratic ticket?
Mayor Barbarann Keffer is finishing her term but isn’t seeking re-election. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic candidates running to replace her.
2 years ago
Listen 2:28Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate
The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.
2 years ago
Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates
All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.
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Listen 1:43Power plants among the largest industrial climate polluters in Pennsylvania
In a new report, environmental advocates crunched EPA data to call out Pennsylvania’s “dirty dozen.”
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Listen 1:23Gov. Shapiro touts corporate tax cuts to Philly business chamber, promises investment in education
Dozens of business leaders gathered to hear about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans for the statewide economy and his vision to collaborate with the next leader of Philadelphia.
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