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Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Politics & Policy

Proposals would end Pennsylvania’s closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters

The measures would allow independent voters to choose which political party primary they want to vote in. 

3 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law

2 more suspects arrested in killing of Philly officer at airport garage

Police have now arrested a total of three suspects in connection with the shooting death of Richard Mendez.

3 years ago

Temporary House leader Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as Republicans try to elect Jordan in a second ballot to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options

Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.

3 years ago

Soccer fans from across the region took over Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to root for the Mexico National Soccer Team on Oct. 17, 2023.
Arts & Entertainment

Mexico fans turn the Linc a different shade of green in packed draw with Germany

The Mexico and Germany men’s national football teams ended in a 2-2 draw in front of 62,284 fans, in an atmosphere that rivaled Game 2 of the NLCS.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner throws out Arizona Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno at second during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
Community
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Phillies fans looking to travel to Phoenix can snag NLCS Game 3 tickets for as low as $11

As of Wednesday morning, outfield tickets on SeatGeek, the official MLB resale site, are currently as low as $11 for the game Thursday.

3 years ago

Palestinians rescue a child from under the rubble after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City
Politics & Policy

Gaza’s doctors struggle to save hospital blast survivors as Middle East rage grows

Aid workers warn the situation is growing perilous. “It’s not just that people are going hungry, people are at the risk of starvation."

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks as he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Politics & Policy

Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage

The visit to Israel coincides with rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where Israel has cut off the flow of food, fuel and water.

3 years ago

Tariq Moore speaks into a microphone
Community

New vocational studies and entrepreneurship program aims to reduce violence and poverty among Black boys in Philly

Through a partnership with Atlanta's SAVE Institute, dozens of middle and high school boys traveled to Philadelphia to support a new program with similar goals — Philly SAFE.

3 years ago

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Chris Langhorn poses for a photo in front of his electric vehicle while it's charging.
Education

‘At the forefront’: Students at Delaware vo-tech school install, operate EV charging stations

Delcastle Technical’s project launches as Delaware is encouraging the purchase of EVs, and requiring new homes to have charging infrastructure.

3 years ago

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Kyle Schwarber celebrates after hitting a home run
Community

Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS

Philadelphia improved to 7-1 in the playoffs, moving closer to a second straight World Series appearance.

3 years ago

A plane flies a banner that reads
Community

Photo essay: Thousands pack South Philly’s Sports Complex for NLCS, Flyers home opener, and Mexico vs. Germany

A sports extravaganza took place in South Philadelphia Tuesday night with three major sports events happening at the same time — right next to each other.

3 years ago

Andrew Jeffries and Stacey Holder stand on a lift, chiseling pieces from a mural on a building.
Arts & Entertainment

Isaiah Zagar’s iconic Painted Bride mosaic in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood is coming down

The 7,000-square-foot tile mosaic wrapping the former performance venue had been in legal limbo for five years.

3 years ago

Listen 1:27
Aftermath of airstrike
Community

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as Biden heads to Mideast

Ambulances and private cars rushed some 350 casualties from the al-Ahli blast to Gaza City’s main hospital, al-Shifa, which was already overwhelmed with wounded.

3 years ago

Rev. Robert Collier Sr. speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Groundbreaking project’: Black Clergy of Philadelphia backs Sixers’ arena proposal

The endorsement is part of a broader effort to execute a community benefits agreement the team wants to finalize before construction starts.

3 years ago

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The dome of the state Capitol in Trenton, New Jersey
Courts & Law

Justice Department investigates possible civil rights violations by police in New Jersey capital

The investigation will focus on allegations that officers have used excessive force, stopped motorists and pedestrians without justification, and illegally searched homes.

3 years ago

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