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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

2022 Pa. election: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for Nov. 8

Before you cast a ballot, here’s a last-minute checklist of everything you’ll need to vote.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (left) and Oprah Winfrey (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd and Chris Pizzello)
Politics & Policy

Oprah delivers November surprise, endorses Fetterman over Oz

Until now, Winfrey had said she would leave the election to Pennsylvanians, but she changed that position Thursday evening.

3 years ago

File photo:Philadelphia Police were on the scene at Roxborough High School following a deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Roxborough High shooting suspects committed separate murder a day earlier, police say

Three suspects in September’s deadly shooting near Roxborough High will be charged with murder in a separate fatal shooting that happened the day before.

3 years ago

Fans cheer in a stadium.
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Union face LAFC in the MLS Cup final Saturday. Here’s where you can watch it in Philly

The Union will hold watch parties at Subaru Park, P.J. Whelan’s, Chickie and Pete’s, and at Xfinity Live! for the match at 4 p.m.

3 years ago

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Mark Moffa and Joe Hogan compete for 142nd Pa. state House district seat

Moffa and Hogan, both politically experienced, have vastly different stances on abortion, climate, and the economy.

3 years ago

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A group of people pose for a photo on a beautiful fall day.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘A sisterhood built on healing and nature’: How a Philly hiking group is improving women’s wellness

“It's been healing to watch other people heal,” said founder Brandi Aulston. ''That's really where I get a lot of my cup full — from watching other people fill up and release.

3 years ago

Listen 1:44
Two men smile and pose in separate headshot photos.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Kim faces GOP challenger Healey in N.J.’s redrawn 3rd district

Incumbent Andy Kim may be running in a redrawn district friendlier to Democrats, but GOP challenger Bob Healey is making his case for a change.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers when a SWAT team attempted to serve a homicide warrant in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Republicans try to make Philadelphia crime a central campaign issue — even outside of the city

The jarring campaign ads are meant to evoke an emotional response, but for some, the commercials fall flat and harm communities impacted by crime.

3 years ago

Fireworks lit up the night sky as the National Anthem was performed at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 3, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly sports fans experience highs and lows as Phillies and Eagles play the same night

Philly sports fans had both teams on their minds outside of Citizens Bank Park, but the Phillies definitely had top-billing for fans there.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after grounding out to end the eighth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Houston went ahead just four pitches in against Noah Syndergaard on Peña’s run-scoring single.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts, Eagles beat Texans 29-17 for their first 8-0 start

The Eagles overcame a slow start to get a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans Thursday night, giving them the first 8-0 start in franchise history.

3 years ago

A label states that these pans do not contain PFAS
Politics & Policy

EPA to consider expanded list of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for regulatory plans

PFAS are linked to health impacts, including some cancers, and have shown up in water, soil and air.

3 years ago

File photo: Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Ryan Kryska)
Community

FBI warns of ‘broad’ threat to synagogues in New Jersey

The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”

3 years ago

Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter (D-Passaic) speaks at a press conference outside Paterson City Hall on Nov 3, 2022. The NAACP hosted press conference to denounce political sent to New Jersey residents by the right-wing nonprofit American First Legal. (Courtesy of Assemblywoman Sumter)
Politics & Policy

Democrats denounce ‘racist’ flyers sent to N.J. homes, Republican candidate pushes back

The flyers appear to be from a right-wing nonprofit helmed by former Trump administration aide, Stephen Miller.

3 years ago

Listen 1:17
A photo of Gov. Wolf in profile.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf signs hastily passed $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa.

Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings.

3 years ago

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