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U.S. Senator Bob Casey says he’ll undergo surgery for prostate cancer
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery.
3 years ago
Will a surprise speaker pick make the Pennsylvania House less partisan?
After the Pa. House picked Mark Rozzi to be the new speaker, some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass meaningful rule changes.
3 years ago
McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight
What started as a political novelty, the first time in 100 years a nominee has not won the gavel on the first vote, has devolved into a bitter Republican Party feud.
3 years ago
Biden restricting Nicaraguans, Cubans and Haitians at border
The Biden administration says it'll immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
3 years ago
Shapiro will nominate former Philly Commissioner Al Schmidt to be secretary of state
Schmidt, 51, is a Republican, fitting in with Shapiro's theme of fashioning a bipartisan administration in politically divided Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.
3 years ago
Listen 4:53Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health expect merger agreement by March
Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health announced an intent to merge in December. It represents an acquisition trend that began pre-pandemic.
3 years ago
Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game
"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.
3 years ago
‘Hope for a path forward’: Philly POPS may not be over after all
The orchestra had announced it would dissolve in July, but the Christmas concerts breathed new life into the ailing organization.
3 years ago
Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention
Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
3 years ago
2 Philly elementary schools tagged with anti-mask graffiti as students return to school
The messages, one of which instructed children not to wear masks, were painted on the sidewalks outside Meredith and Nebinger Elementary Schools in South Philly.
3 years ago
Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
The marketing representative for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety's recovery is moving in “a positive direction."
3 years ago
GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for U.S. House speaker
House Republicans are plowing through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing a new speaker.
3 years ago
Mark Rozzi is the new speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Here’s what you need to know.
Here are the basics about the Berks County lawmaker, how he became speaker, and more.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise rates for the 15th year in a row starting in 2023. The 5% increase will take effect on Jan. 8.
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