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A voter exits their voting booth
Politics & Policy

Investigation of Mercer County Election Day failures points to miscommunication between Dominion Voting Systems, ballot printers

No fraud or tampering was found, but the Mercer County prosecutors found miscommunication between Dominion Voting Systems and ballot printers.

3 years ago

A sings is posted urging travelers to wear a protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus
Health
6abc

Doctors warn of flu, RSV, and COVID ahead of Thanksgiving

Doctors say COVID-19 is not the only concern this year. They are seeing a rise in cases of RSV and flu.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Ronald Parker, Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, left, speaks next to Chocolate, the national Thanksgiving turkey, left, during a pardoning ceremony at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Chip, the national Thanksgiving turkey, is at bottom right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip

It's holiday time at the White House, and President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.

3 years ago

Final tally on the conceal carry bill in the New Jersey Assembly. (N.J. Legislature livestream)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Assembly passes concealed carry restrictions following 2-hour debate

The bill seeks to establish various handgun-free zones, including government-owned properties, schools, bars, some restaurants, and entertainment venues.

3 years ago

Rioters push a police barricade at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

Pa. woman convicted of storming Pelosi’s office in Jan. 6 attack

A Pennsylvania woman linked to the far-right “Groyper” extremist movement was convicted Monday of several federal charges.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says he will have his say about the articles of impeachment. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner continues to rally public to fight impeachment

With an impeachment trial hanging over him, Larry Krasner continues to say it’s nothing more than partisan politics.

3 years ago

Andy Andino is one of the graduate's of PECO's program. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

PECO offers a diverse group an opportunity to land a high-paying job

The goal is to diversify the ranks of the utility by giving an opportunity to people to learn skills and get involved with the different positions the utility has to offer.

3 years ago

Tim Weah of the United States scores during the World Cup, group B soccer match between the United States and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Arts & Entertainment

U.S. draw 1-1 in team’s World Cup opener after Bale’s late penalty

Tim Weah scored after a pass from Christian Pulisic in the first half.

3 years ago

Mail-in election ballot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Run-off elections delayed in New Jersey as Mercer County counts all emergency and mail ballots

Two days after an executive order delayed municipal run-off elections by a week, Mercer County announced it had counted all emergency and mail-in ballots.

3 years ago

A group of people pose for a photo.
Education

N.J. senators want high school students to learn about grief

New legislation would require school districts to update health curriculums to include lessons on the symptoms of grief and ways to cope.

3 years ago

view of the New Jersey Capitol building
Politics & Policy

N.J. abortion amendment off the table after Democrats say it’s ‘not the appropriate time’

State leaders already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.

3 years ago

A potbellied pig grazes in the grass behind a fence.
Community

Long past being ‘adorable’ teacups, abandoned potbellied pigs roaming wild in southern Delaware

Officials alerted owners about securing their animals and having them spayed or neutered. State vets have had to euthanize about a dozen in recent months.

3 years ago

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United States men's national soccer tem head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and President Joe Biden.
Politics & Policy

Biden urges U.S. World Cup team to `let’s go shock ’em all’

The team opens against Wales on Monday, then meets England on Friday and closes group play against Iran on Nov. 29.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arts & Entertainment

Jalen Hurts’ late TD run gives Eagles 17-16 win over Colts

Jalen Hurts ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:20 remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles rallied past the Indianapolis Colts 17-16.

3 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

Philadelphia International Airport braces for Thanksgiving travel rush

Approximately 867,000 people will pass through the airport this week. Officials recommend arriving at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights, three for international.

3 years ago

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