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DuPont and 3M are among the companies being sued by the City of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File; AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Courts & Law

Philly sues 3M, DuPont, and other companies over ‘forever’ chemical contamination

Philadelphia is the latest in a national trend of lawsuits accusing chemical companies of contaminating water supplies with long-lasting toxic chemicals.

3 years ago

A group of people wearing red T-shirts pose with signs that read,
Community

Groups in Philadelphia sponsoring major get out the vote effort

The American Federation of Teachers and Unite Here unions are part of a national get out the vote effort which claims to have influenced many Philadelphians.

3 years ago

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

What to expect in Pennsylvania on election night

AP does not make projections and will only declare a winner when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow the trailing candidates to close the gap.

3 years ago

Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. The FBI says it has received credible information about a threat to synagogues in New Jersey. The FBI's Newark office released a statement Thursday afternoon that characterizes it as a broad threat. The statement urged synagogues to
Community

‘This is what it means to be Jewish in America:’ N.J. rabbis respond to synagogue threats

Law enforcement officials say a broad online threat targeting New Jersey synagogues has been mitigated.

3 years ago

Sign outside of a polling place
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

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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

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