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President Joe Biden speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms" and has begun taking Paxlovid.

3 years ago

Chester County election workers sort, inspect, flatten and scan mail in ballots at the West Chester University gym.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania certifies primary election in all but three counties

Certification of the remaining three counties — Berks, Fayette and Lancaster — will occur once litigation is resolved.

3 years ago

Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security adviser, and Sarah Matthews, former White House deputy press secretary, are sworn in to testify as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 probe: Trump ‘poured gasoline on fire’ at Capitol

The committee aired a previously unseen video outtake of President Donald Trump saying, “I don’t want to say the election is over” the day after the insurrection.

3 years ago

A rendering of a proposed Sixers arena
Community

Sixers propose move to new Center City arena at Fashion District called ’76 Place’

The team's lease at the Wells Fargo Center is up in 2031.

3 years ago

Chester County has numerous sites of historical significance, including this building, which was the site of the first Pennsylvania Women’s Rights Convention in 1852. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Chester County plans to strengthen historic tourism to help rebound from the pandemic

A contractor will develop a plan to help the county prepare for Chesco’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.

3 years ago

Carolyn Mosley stands next to Martha Williams at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Community

Federal funding will help restore free-flowing water at Heinz Refuge’s Henderson Marsh

Federal funding will help restore the hydrology at Henderson Marsh, allowing fish to migrate, eat, and reproduce.

3 years ago

Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s ''The Daily Show,'' speaks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Ledisi, Trevor Noah, One Republic, ‘Queen of Fishtown’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.

3 years ago

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New Jersey AG Matthew J. Platkin speaking at a press conference on July 20, 2022 about abortion access. (NJAG)
Courts & Law

New Jersey partners with federal government to enforce abortion protections

The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.

3 years ago

Listen 0:48
A cyclist rides in the day’s diminishing light
Community

What a ‘Code Red’ and a ‘Heat Health Emergency’ mean for Philly residents

During extremely hot weather, Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Red and/or a Heat Health Emergency. Here’s what they mean, and how you can help.

3 years ago

A block of homes in Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood
Community

PECO monitoring energy demand as Philly ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declared

PECO says it hasn’t dealt with any heat-related outages so far, but temperatures are expected to keep climbing this week.

3 years ago

Water meter
Community

Philadelphia water shutoffs delayed again due to ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declaration

Water shutoffs for delinquent accounts will be delayed once again because a citywide “Heat Health Emergency” has been declared.

3 years ago

In this July 2022 photo, two wild turkey hens chase away another hen from their brood. Walt Bingaman, a retired National Wild Turkey Federation regional director from Pennsylvania, reported the brood flock as part of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's annual wild turkey survey. (Walt Bingaman)
Science

Pennsylvania is tracking wild turkeys by GPS to find out why populations are declining

Possible factors in the decline include loss of habitat, weather patterns, predators, and disease.

3 years ago

Brannon Johnson starting her row on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of BLJ Community Rowing)
Community
Love Now Media

Breaking barriers on Boathouse Row

Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports.

3 years ago

A temporary high platform constructed by Long Island Railroad in 2020. (Long Island Railroad)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Four transformative changes SEPTA can make to be more rider-friendly

Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness

CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.

3 years ago

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