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Republicans seek votes among the Amish, who rarely cast them, in swing-state Pennsylvania
The Amish are numerous in the all-important swing state of Pennsylvania, and yet only a small minority of them vote in elections.
6 days ago
Historic Longwood Gardens in Chester County readies for its next modern chapter
A $250 million renovation updates the century-old, 1,100-acre showcase garden in Kennett Square.
6 days ago
Listen 1:46Staving off the horde: Is your beloved tree a zombie? Local arborists say check on it
Whether it be from damaging weather conditions, diseases, fungi or insect infestations, a sick or dying tree can be dangerous — and hard to spot.
6 days ago
Listen 1:10Trump veers away from swing states for his Madison Square Garden moment
The former president's New York City rally is one of a series of detours Trump has made from swing states as his campaign tries to court a national audience.
7 days ago
SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, union contract set to expire Nov. 7
The vote does not mean workers plan to immediately walk off the job but gives union leaders the authority to call a strike if contract negotiations do not progress.
7 days ago
Listen 1:12Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent has died
The backup goalkeeper died Saturday, the Major League Soccer club said in a statement. He was 25.
7 days ago
Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, barbershop, bookstore, restaurant and basketball court
Before a rally Sunday evening, Harris visited a church, a barbershop and a bookstore in West Philly. She also met with youth athletes and stopped by a Puerto Rican restaurant.
7 days ago
Pa., N.J., Del. receive millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades
The states will use the funding to remove toxic chemicals, remove lead pipes and upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
1 week ago
Listen 1:08Big Ramp gallery scratches at politicized pet memes in ‘The Sublime Is Meow’
More than 40 Philly artists contributed work to an exhibition at Big Ramp in Kensington honoring the pets of so-called “childless cat ladies.”
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Listen 1:08‘A celebration of the dead’: Community members honor Día de los Muertos at Penn Museum
For many Mexicans, Día de los Muertos is a blend of somber and joyful rituals to remember loved ones who have died.
1 week ago
Listen 1:08Nuns push back after GOP political activist casts doubt on their Pennsylvania voting registration
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie put out a news release this week in response to the post by Cliff Maloney.
1 week ago
In-person early voting begins in New Jersey
Early voting goes until Sunday, November 3.
1 week ago
Trump spent 3 hours on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Here’s what he did — and didn’t — say
Much like his rally speeches, Trump’s talk with Rogan touched on a wide range of subjects with little connection.
1 week ago
Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed, FBI says
Russian actors made a widely circulated video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania.
1 week ago
Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton
Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.
1 week ago
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