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Justices uphold Pennsylvania’s 2019 mail voting expansion
The 5-2 ruling means expanded vote-by-mail will almost certainly be in place for marquee races in November for governor and U.S. Senate.
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The fire broke out at a vacant home where a large quantity of gasoline had been removed by hazmat teams the night before.
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U.S. Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, raising China tensions
Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years.
3 years ago
Trolling along: Fetterman going big on social media vs. Oz
The social media strategy could prove potent in defining Oz as a carpetbagger disconnected from the state's residents and culture.
3 years ago
Advocacy groups, N.J. lawmakers decry lack of transparency in American Rescue Plan funding process
This week, Gov. Murphy will hold two public hearings where people can weigh in on how the remaining $1.4 billion in N.J.'s ARPA funds can be spent.
3 years ago
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.
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More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.
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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.
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