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The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

After advancing constitutional amendment, Pa. Republicans move closer to being able to restrict abortion access

Pa. Republicans are pushing an amendment that would keep courts from intervening in attempts to restrict abortion. It just cleared its first big hurdle.

3 years ago

A closeup of Gov. Tom Wolf
Politics & Policy

Gov. Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes

The vetoes made Friday complicate the state budget package.

3 years ago

In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the sun shines through clouds above a shale gas drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Courts & Law

Court blocks Pennsylvania’s carbon emissions plan

The court granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits the Wolf administration from “implementing, administering, or enforcing” the carbon-pricing policy.

3 years ago

The historic Philadelphia Pyramid Club in North Philly. (Vicarious Love)
Arts & Entertainment

Black art returns to Philly’s historic Pyramid Club

After getting bumped on Juneteenth by a downtown private membership club (also called the Pyramid Cub) the Vicarious Love pop-up is back this weekend.

3 years ago

Close-up of Elon Musk speaking at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition March 9, 2020 in Washington.
Money

Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue

Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter’s board saying he is terminating the acquisition.

3 years ago

Portrait by the artist Stephanie Boateng, titled 'Daughters of Joy' is available for view at the Delaware Contemporary. (Cherri Gregg / WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

3D artist Stephanie Boateng’s new exhibit features vibrant painted portraits of happy Black women

“Smile” is an exhibition of three-dimensional, larger-than-life artwork featured at Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, Delaware.

3 years ago

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File photo: Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Road to Majority conference June 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Courts & Law

Appeals court: Congress can see some Trump financial records

Friday’s decision from the federal appeals court in Washington almost certainly won’t be the last word in the legal fight that began in 2019.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

In a rare bipartisan move, the Pa. legislature approves a new home repair assistance program

Pennsylvanians will soon be able to get state assistance to pay for home repairs, thanks to a new program that lawmakers passed as part of the state budget.

3 years ago

George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware County awarded $1.5M federal grant for jobs program for formerly incarcerated people

The money will go towards a new program that provides training and employment services to people following their incarceration at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.

3 years ago

The 1600 block of Christian Street, known as Doctors' Row. (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

Black Doctors’ Row receives first-of-its-kind honor from Philly Historical Commission

The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.

3 years ago

File photo: Mounted U.S. Border Patrol agents attempt to contain migrants as they cross the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, into Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2021.(AP Photo/Felix Marquez, File)
Politics & Policy

Report finds ‘unnecessary’ force by agents at Rio Grande

In the report, Customs and Border Protection blamed a “lack of command control and communication” for mounted agents using their horses to forcibly block and move migrants.

3 years ago

A cyclist navigates around a car and delivery truck on Washington Avneue.
Urban Planning

Washington Avenue repaving to begin with hybrid solution

The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.

3 years ago

Nick at the Philadelphia CIC co-working space that is home to Jump Button Studio. (Calbert Werner)
Community
Love Now Media

The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers

“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.

3 years ago

polling place election day
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

What is the independent state legislature doctrine, and why does it matter for Pa.?

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that could reshape election policy across the country, including in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Up close photo of Pat Cipollone.
Politics & Policy

Trump WH counsel Cipollone gives Jan. 6 testimony, new info

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone has had an eight-hour private interview with the Jan. One committee member says he did not contradict earlier witness testimony.

3 years ago

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