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Philly police launching campaign to enforce bus lane restrictions
The goal is to improve efficiency by keeping the lanes open on SEPTA bus routes that are seeing increases in ridership.
3 years ago
Kids, mental health, and back to school: WHYY and Mighty Writers host roundtable discussion
At a roundtable hosted by Maiken Scott, WHYY and Mighty Writers explore how the pandemic has impacted the mental health of children.
3 years ago
Residents, former Trump administration officials sue Chester County over ballot drop box monitoring
The residents had help from an organization founded by former Trump administration officials Stephen Miller and Mark Meadows.
3 years ago
Thousands of Eagles fans ‘flock’ to Lincoln Financial Field for home opener
Thousands of diehard Eagles fans make the most of Monday’s primetime slot by tailgating from sunup til sundown.
3 years ago
Climate change in Pa.: More storm-driven power outages possible, analysis says
As climate change increases the chance of severe storms, outages could become more frequent if utilities don’t act to harden the electric grid.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner continues defense against impeachment effort
Krasner urged supporters to speak out in his defense as he faces an impeachment attempt, saying "it may be time for voters to take it to the streets."
3 years ago
2 members of Pa Task Force-1 deploy to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
"There are reports of significant amount of damage. Bridges out. Power outage," said Ken Pagurek.
3 years ago
Fiona slams Dominican Republic after pounding Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona is roaring over the Dominican Republic after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico and causing damage the governor says is “catastrophic.”
3 years ago
Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP
Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4.
3 years ago
Family of American says he was freed by Taliban in swap
The family of a U.S. veteran and civilian contractor Mark Frerichs, held more than two years in Afghanistan by Taliban, says he has been freed by the Taliban.
3 years ago
Dollars and scents: Follow your nose through this exhibition at ICA
Norwegian artist Sissel Tolaas has been exploring smells for 25 years. The ICA at Penn is hosting the largest U.S. retrospective of her installation work.
3 years ago
Doug Mastriano and Josh Shapiro both say public safety is important. Mastriano is focused on harsher sentences, Shapiro on stopping illegal guns.
3 years ago
Britain and the world to lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 at 96.
3 years ago
What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
3 years ago
Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly
“You see the diversity and you see how much progress Mexican people that moved to this area have done as a result of Philadelphia being such a welcoming city.”
3 years ago
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