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Video: What’s the future for Philly’s libraries?
WHYY student interns Dre'Mere Reyes and Lamar Reed explore the challenges facing the Free Library of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Joe Sestak, Christine Todd Whitman join Forward Party, a new third political party
The Forward Party aims to "give Americans more choices in elections, more confidence in a government that works, and more say in our future."
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s Casey, Toomey on opposite sides of federal burn pit legislation
An expansion of VA benefits to those impacted by burn pits has Bob Casey and Pat Toomey on opposite sides of the legislative fence.
3 years ago
Biden’s COVID sequel: back on the balcony, dog for company
It’s back to the White House balcony and the Treaty Room for President Joe Biden as he contends with a “rebound” case of COVID-19.
3 years ago
As Philadelphia monkeypox outbreak grows, city unveils public tracking dashboard
As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.
3 years ago
Philadelphia braces for another wave of heat as precipitation levels fall below average
The Philadelphia metro area usually sees around four inches of rain per year during July. This year, however, the region received barely more than two inches.
3 years ago
All of Pa.’s GOP congressmen are endorsing Doug Mastriano for governor — except Fitzpatrick
His decision to steer clear could speak to Mastriano’s odds in the populous Philly suburbs: Many voters there appear unlikely to back him.
3 years ago
More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.
3 years ago
Philadelphia suburbs confirm first cases of monkeypox
Delaware County has confirmed nine cases of monkeypox, Bucks County has six, Montgomery County has four, and Chester County has one as of Monday.
3 years ago
Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 87 months in prison
It is the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
3 years ago
UC Townhomes property owners pursuing ‘legal remedies’ to break up protest encampment
An IBID Associates spokesperson says, “the trespassers have no legal right to remain on the property.”
3 years ago
Dems seem headed for climate, health win after ups and downs
The package would save consumers and the government money by curbing prescription drug prices, and it would subsidize private health insurance for millions of people.
3 years ago
Philadelphia area Red Cross sending help to flood-ravaged Kentucky
Members of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Red Cross are helping displaced residents after widespread flooding caused significant damage in eastern Kentucky.
3 years ago
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set out from the port of Odesa.
3 years ago
Camden schools kick off enrollment fairs ahead of academic year
Families are invited to enroll and re-register pre-K through 12th-grade students at a series of free events ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year.
3 years ago