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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.
3 years ago
Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols.
3 years ago
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.
3 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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.
3 years ago
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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
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.”
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody
A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.
3 years ago
WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say
Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
3 years ago
‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
3 years ago
Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases
The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.
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