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Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power
The president pledged on his social media site that he would do away with mail voting and voting machines. The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.
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Listen 1:00State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video
Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.
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Listen 1:07The Women and Families Hospital will begin offering childbirth and maternity care Sept. 3.
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Listen 1:56Using data from 3,492 patients, a ChristianaCare study found breast cancer hotspots in Wilmington and Middletown.
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Listen 1:28Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Listen 4:57Fiesta Futbolera 2025 celebrates Philly’s soccer culture ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup
People braved the summer heat to check out the second annual South Philly street festival hosted by the Philadelphia Union.
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How do mascots like the Phillie Phanatic stay fresh in the summer heat? Vodka and water
Mascots need frequent breaks, hydration and proper ventilation to stay cool, and a mix of vodka and water helps combat odors inside their costumes.
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Older adults are the most socially isolated in America. How do we fix that problem?
According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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Events throughout the city will honor the “unsung heroes” who help elections run smoothly and recruit more young people to work the polls.
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Listen 0:55A South Philly woman is providing access to menstrual, postpartum products, one shed at a time
Grab n’ Flow provides free, anonymous access to menstrual and postpartum products at three locations in South and West Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:06Transgender runner Evie Parts sues NCAA and Swarthmore College for removal from track team
The claim states the NCAA is not a governmental organization and doesn’t have jurisdiction over Pennsylvania state law or Title IX.
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The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.
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Listen 1:16The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.
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New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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