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False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail
Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.
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Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Meanwhile, the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
3 years ago
Jackie Kennedy’s historic White House restoration re-created at Winterthur
The first lady's historic 1961 renovation of White House interiors, guided by Henry du Pont, is re-created at Delaware’s Winterthur museum.
3 years ago
Listen 1:50Chester parking contract linked to timely campaign donations to Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland
The 2018 parking contract appeared to offer no benefit to the city, but a WHYY analysis of campaign contributions shows the mayor's campaign was likely the one benefitting.
3 years ago
One of the country’s strictest plastic bag bans is officially in effect in N.J.
Here’s everything you should know about New Jersey’s single-use bag and container ban, from what’s covered under the law and what’s exempt to which businesses are impacted.
3 years ago
Wolf announces $5 million investment in Cheyney University’s ThinkUbator project
Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.
3 years ago
Memorial service honors Delaware’s nearly 3,000 COVID-19 victims
More than two years into the pandemic, state leaders gathered with friends and a family who’ve lost loved ones to remember the victims of COVID-19.
3 years ago
Abortion will remain legal in Pennsylvania, unlike at least 26 states that are certain or likely to ban abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade is overturned.
3 years ago
Listen 5:54With property values up 21%, Kenney proposes relief for growing real estate taxes
As anyone currently in the market for a house can tell you, property values in Philadelphia are soaring — and soon, home owners will know exactly how much.
3 years ago
Olney’s North 5th Street small business corridor receives federal funding for revitalization efforts
The money is from a new federal program designed to help prevent crime, improve the streetscape and increase economic activity in the area.
3 years ago
After COVID, key hospitals get funding for next emergencies
NJ’s top trauma centers are laying out plans for the $550 million lawmakers sent them.
3 years ago
Crews use doughnuts to lure black bear spotted roaming through Drexel Hill, Delaware County
Police urge everyone in the area to keep their distance if they happen to see the animal.
3 years ago
D.C. reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations.
3 years ago
U.S. officials: Brittney Griner considered wrongfully detained
Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
3 years ago
Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.
3 years ago