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Election signs in Chester County (6abc)
Politics & Policy
6abc

Chester County police find more than 100 stolen political signs in dumpster

"I had four signs up on my property here," said Arlene Talley, who says she's been a victim twice.

3 years ago

(Gene J. Puskar | Ryan Collerd / AP)
Politics & Policy
WESA

Fetterman receives more, smaller donations. Oz supported by personal loans and outside spending

Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman continues to raise and spend substantially more money than his Republican counterpart, Mehmet Oz.

3 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Former Philly cop could face new charges after judge tossed murder case last week

A former Philadelphia Police officer who had his murder charges thrown out last week could still face trial.

3 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect wanted in deadly shooting near Roxborough High School turns self in

Philadelphia police have taken another suspect into custody following the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School last month.

3 years ago

Voters cast their ballots in the Pennsylvania primary at the Elkins Park School polling place
Politics & Policy

Faith-based groups hitting the road to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote

The three-week effort aims to encourage people to vote throughout Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) hits a double during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arts & Entertainment

The Phillies are heading to the National League Championship Series. Here’s how to watch

The NLCS kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 18. Here’s when the Phillies are playing the Padres, and how you can watch.

3 years ago

Kathy Jennings waves to the Return Day crowd in 2018, two days after being elected attorney general, while riding in a horse-drawn carriage from  Marvel Carriage Museum. (WHYY file)
Politics & Policy

Del. Dems urged to boycott Return Day parade carriages from Confederate flag-flying museum

The Marvel Carriage Museum provides horse-drawn carriages for political foes to ride in after the election. The museum is also home to a Confederate monument.

3 years ago

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An up-close view of mealworms on Styrofoam
Arts & Entertainment

Plastic artwork will be decomposed by mealworms at Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative

Narendra Haynes’ Styrofoam sculptures will be decomposed by mealworms during an exhibition at the Asian Arts Initiative.

3 years ago

Drs. Mark Lopatin, Karen Feisullin, Benjamin Abella, Belinda Birnbaum, Matthew Magda at a ''Real DOctors Against Oz'' roundtable event in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘Very serious stakes’: Why Pa.’s doctors are rallying against Oz’s Senate bid

Motivated by threats to abortion rights and declining trust in the medical field, doctors are breaking tradition and organizing against Dr. Mehmet Oz in his bid for U.S. Senat

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate a win over the Atlanta Braves after Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies won, 8-3. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

Philly sports’ winning streak boosts spirits across the Delaware Valley

This week, the Phillies and Union continue their playoff runs. The 76ers tip off in their regular season opener Tuesday.

3 years ago

Mike Pence speaks at a podium with his hands raised.
Politics & Policy

GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election

In the final weeks of the 2022 election, Pence has emerged as an in-demand draw for Republican candidates.

3 years ago

A man group of people stand together, waiting for a bus.
Politics & Policy

Biden turning to Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan migrants

Biden has invoked a Trump-era rule that Biden’s Justice Department is fighting in court.

3 years ago

Dikembe Mutombo laughing
Arts & Entertainment

Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday.

3 years ago

Both sides of a highway jam-packed with cars
Community

Philly drivers have it the worst compared to other cities

Commuters' frustrations are justified, says a new report looking at everything from the cost of parking to how long drivers sit idle.

3 years ago

One of the new ''naloxboxes,'' an emergency kit with multiple doses of naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication, at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, NJ. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Health

Camden County schools to install 250 emergency naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths

Emergency kits will be installed at schools by the end of October. Each kit contains several doses of naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication.

3 years ago

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