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File - Pa. Sen. Kim Ward in Harrisburg. (Senate Republican Caucus)
Politics & Policy

Kim Ward begins brief lieutenant governor term as Fetterman goes to Washington

Ward, a Republican from Westmoreland County and the new president pro tempore of the state Senate, will hold the office under Pa.'s constitution, but only for two weeks.

3 years ago

Dining on the 1600 block of Sansom Street in Center City Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
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City: Philadelphia restaurants must have streetery permits by Jan. 9 to operate

"Restaurant operators, we fuel the city, we employ so many people, we provide economic impact for a lot of different areas. We provide jobs. Help us," said Sean McGranaghan.

3 years ago

Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y. sits in the chamber during opening day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in

Santos arrived in Washington to be sworn in Tuesday, but his swearing-in was delayed after Republicans who control the House failed in multiple rounds of voting for speaker.

3 years ago

Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter stands in front of a building.
Politics & Policy

Is former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter running again?

Nutter would be allowed to run again because Philadelphia’s city charter only prohibits more than two consecutive terms.

3 years ago

Candles are placed in front of a sign that reads
Community

Family of Bills’ Hamlin thanks supporters, asks for prayers

The 24-year-old Hamlin remains in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital a day after the Bills said his heart stopped while making a tackle in the first quarter.

3 years ago

A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Delaware man whose wife’s 2019 murder remains unsolved charged with two brutal attacks on new wife

An arrest warrant says Benjamin Ledyard attacked his wife with a marble block on New Year’s Day and previously bit off the tip of her finger.

3 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
Politics & Policy

Narrowly divided state House moves slowly to elect speaker

Partisan control of the state House of Representatives is hanging in the balance as Pennsylvania lawmakers arrive at the State Capitol to start a new legislative session.

3 years ago

Molly Grayand Dan Napoleon, both wearing hospital gowns, pose together.
Health

Penn’s new living organ donor center aims to close gaps in transplant access

A majority of organ transplants are still done with deceased organ donations, but living organ donations can last longer.

3 years ago

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A view of a gurney inside an ambulance.
Health

If you call an ambulance in Chester County, you’ll have a longer ride and a longer wait at a crowded hospital

The closure of two hospitals in Chester County has led to dangerously long ambulance rides to overcrowded emergency rooms in the three remaining hospitals.

3 years ago

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Students enter John Wister Elementary School
Education

Still awaiting ruling, Pennsylvania’s school funding lawsuit stretches into 2023

The lawsuit, which the parties first filed in 2014, argues that the state’s funding of K-12 education is inadequate to the point that it violates the state’s constitution.

3 years ago

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The Buffalo Bills players pray for teammate Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Community

Buffalo Bills safety, Pa. native Damar Hamlin, in critical condition after collapse on field

“I’ve never seen anything like it since I was playing,” NFL executive Troy Vincent, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his career, said early Tuesday.

3 years ago

Students wearing masks
Education
6abc

Philly, Camden schools to temporarily return to mandatory masking

The mask mandates follow rising COVID, flu, and RSV cases across the Delaware Valley.

3 years ago

Single-use plastic bags
Community
6abc

Plastic bag ban goes into effect in Media, Haverford Twp.

Shoppers in Media and Haverford Township, Pennsylvania will need to bring their own reusable bags or pay extra for a paper bag at checkout.

3 years ago

A video of NFL official Art McNally is played during an induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Community

Philly native Art McNally, the ‘Father of Instant Replay,’ dies at age 97

In 1986, McNally introduced the game of football to instant replay, which then spread across all major sports in the United States.

3 years ago

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A student in Middle Bucks Institute of Technology's HVAC/plumbing program uses a mock-up to practice installing a network of plumbing pipes
Education

Pa. to invest in new equipment for career, tech centers in Philly suburbs

The state will distribute up to $50,000 each to 33 career and technical centers and two school districts that were selected through a competitive grant process.

3 years ago

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