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Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump
Haley, 51, is the first in a long line of Republicans who are expected to launch 2024 campaigns in the coming months.
3 years ago
Hedgerow Theatre, the ‘mother of Philadelphia theater,’ turns 100
Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pa., was once America’s leading repertory theater company.
3 years ago
Listen 1:32Traffic delays return as phase II of the Delaware Memorial Bridge project gets underway
After taking a break over the holidays, construction work is back underway to overhaul the driving surface on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Delaware.
3 years ago
Sporadic and subjective: How Pennsylvania’s religious ‘garb ban’ has impacted teachers
The 100-plus-year-old ban is rooted in anti-Catholic sentiment and was used to prevent a hijab-wearing teacher from working in Philadelphia in the 1990s.
3 years ago
Listen 2:23Advocates argue that new legislation upping penalties for fentanyl will unfairly punish people from communities impacted by the war on drugs.
3 years ago
Listen 0:59As promised, Big Charlie’s Saloon opens back up following Super Bowl LVII
The Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philly closed for Super Bowl LVII, but was back open for all Monday, regardless of team affiliation.
3 years ago
Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.
3 years ago
David Oh announces run for Philly mayor as first Republican candidate to enter the race
David Oh, elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2012, resigned from his at-large seat to enter the mayoral race. He is the sole Republican candidate so far.
3 years ago
Philly ASL performer goes viral during Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show
Justina Miles, a Philadelphia native, took the internet by storm with her ASL interpretation of Rihanna's medley of hit songs.
3 years ago
De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove dead at 54
David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54.
3 years ago
Workers await as N.J. lawmakers debate casino smoking ban
The bill would close a loophole in the state's 2006 indoor smoking law written specifically to exempt casinos from bans on smoking indoors.
3 years ago
5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023
As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws.
3 years ago
Super Bowl-sized sickout leaves SEPTA riders dealing with delays
Dozens of bus and rail routes are seeing driver shortages because of operators calling in sick on this post-Super Bowl Monday.
3 years ago
Questionable late flag takes drama out of Super Bowl ending
Many fans — and some football commentators — disagreed with the call. Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen wasn't happy with the decision on the Fox broadcast.
3 years ago
What’s a catch? Super Bowl raises the question again
The question was asked a few times during the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles.
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