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Education

These Pa. 17-year-olds are on a mission to make sure their older classmates vote

With the help of a voting nonprofit, a group of 17-year-olds at Benjamin Rush High School is focused on making sure their older classmates vote in the 2022 general election.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.

4 years ago

Bruce Goldman, owner of the Masquerade costume store in South Philly, wore his custom 08’ World Series jacket for game 3 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 1, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Fans flood Citizens Bank Park for Phillies Game 3 win over the Astros

After Monday’s rain delay, fans had to wait an extra day before witnessing the first Phillies World Series home game in more than a decade. And what a game!

4 years ago

First lady Jill Biden gestures in support of the Philadelphia Phillies as she and President Joe Biden walk on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Washington. The Bidens are returning to Washington after spending the weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series

Biden took his own playful swing at Philly's infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to home.

4 years ago

People walk by the Pennsylvania Judicial Center at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Election officials should not count undated mail ballots on Nov. 8, Pa. high court rules

The ballots in question, which arrive on time at county election offices and are otherwise valid, are missing dates on their outer envelopes or include incorrect dates.

4 years ago

''Hope and Despair Greet the New Century'' by China Marks, a gift of Ofelia Garcia. (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts)
Arts & Entertainment

Gift/Deeds exhibit at PAFA highlights selections of 20th century art

WHYY’S Priyanka Tewari spoke to the museum curator and the art collector whose collection is part of the Gift/Deeds exhibit at PAFA.

4 years ago

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Fans arrive for Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Community

Heading to a Phillies game? You might want to take transit

I-95 south will be bad. Trains and buses may be crowded, but SEPTA is nearly doubling subway service to the stadium and offering free rides home.

4 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Fourth suspect arrested in connection to Roxborough High School shooting

It's the fifth person I-D’d in connection to the shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and hurt four other teens.

4 years ago

Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware's first lady, gave a speech in appreciation of Wilmington students' expanded access to mental health services. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Health

New mental health services offered to 1,500 Wilmington students

New collaborative effort offers mental health services for about 1,500 students in Wilmington’s Community Education Building.

4 years ago

Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pennsylvania’s midterm election results may not be known on Election Night. Here are the facts

Counties and the Department of State say ballot processing and due diligence take time to do properly.

4 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy weighs in on N.J. police at polling stations, ballot counting process

On the governor’s monthly radio show with tri-state NPR affiliates, Murphy addressed changes to how elections are run in the Garden State.

4 years ago

J.T. Realmuto celebrates his home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the World Series
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies World Series opener most viewed on TV since 2019

The Phillies' 10-inning win over the Astros in the World Series opener drew the highest number of viewers for Game 1 since 2019.

4 years ago

File photo; Erik Furness meets with Antoinette Kraus with the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to begin the process of signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off in the Delaware Valley. Here’s what you need to know

The open enrollment period for health insurance coverage in 2023 through the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and ends in January.

4 years ago

Democratic incumbent Kathy Jennings (left) is being challenged by Republican Julianne Murray. (Cris Barrish/courtesy of Julianne Murray)
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: AG Kathy Jennings and challenger Julianne Murray battle to be Delaware’s chief crime fighter

Jennings says her approach to equal justice has earned the right to a second term. Julianne Murray says the incumbent is soft on gun criminals.

4 years ago

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A train on tracks as seen from above.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Frankford El celebrates its centennial: 100 years of connecting neighborhoods to Center City

Residents have simultaneously appreciated and disdained the Frankford El since it debuted in Philadelphia 100 years ago.

4 years ago

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