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Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.
3 years ago
After rider pushback, SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ until 2024
Some residents have voiced opposition to SEPTA's proposed changes, arguing they would negatively impact Black and brown transit riders the most.
3 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
3 years ago
SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal
The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.
3 years ago
Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested
The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.
3 years ago
Flower Show to light up Convention Center with ‘Garden Electric’
A preview of the Flower Show’s return to the Convention Center highlighted multi-media projections and sound in “The Garden Electric.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:02Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting
About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.
3 years ago
Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law
Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.
3 years ago
SEPTA gets pushback on ‘Bus Revolution’ plans at City Council hearing
Opponents of the SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution’ said the plan would make it more difficult to use the transit system, especially for students and seniors.
3 years ago
4 Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
A Washington D.C. jury found Joseph Hackett, Robert Minuta, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo guilty on Monday.
3 years ago
Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead on Sunday in the van that authorities say he used to flee after being prevented from attacking another dance club.
3 years ago
Thiago Vazquez, a sophomore at the University of Delaware, will compete in Major League’s Soccer’s esports competition of “EA SPORTS FIFA 23.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:07Gov. Murphy pushes to make N.J. state universities more transparent about their finances
Under the proposal, public colleges and universities would have to submit fiscal monitoring reports and undergo a sweeping audit every three years.
3 years ago
Philly artist Alex Da Corte explodes into ‘The Street’
The Philly artist’s immersive installation at UArts taps into anxieties born out of the pandemic era.
3 years ago
Listen 1:21Proposal to raise mandatory retirement age for N.J. judges panned by bar association
With dozens of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, a state Senator is proposing to raise the retirement age to 75. But the bar association pans the plan.
3 years ago
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