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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8

With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets

The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.

4 years ago

Fewer and fewer older Pennsylvanians are receiving property tax rebates from a popular state program because lawmakers haven't updated the income limits to qualify in over a decade. (Daniel Fishel for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Thousands of older Pennsylvanians at risk of losing property tax rebates because of legislative inaction

No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Officers to face trial in girl’s death after Pa. high school football game

Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Lawmakers honor former N.J. Gov. and U.S. Rep. James Florio

Gov. Jim Florio passed away Sunday of heart failure. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle honor the eight-term congressman.

4 years ago

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Community

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers strike, again

The union says management has stalled in negotiations for a first contract.

4 years ago

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Weather

Ian strengthens into a hurricane, heads toward Cuba, Florida

Residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state.

4 years ago

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Community

13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

To stop their sewer system sale, Towamencin residents want to change local law

Towamencin residents are trying an innovative approach to stop the sale of their sewer system, and voters have a chance to weigh in.

4 years ago

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Health

‘We’re in this together’: Delaware expands initiative pairing nurses with new moms

The state-funded program currently serves about 200 new moms who receive or are eligible for Medicaid benefits. A $4 million infusion should aid even more.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna is set to star in February’s Super Bowl halftime show.

4 years ago

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Community

Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade

The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.

4 years ago

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Weather

Canada struggles to restore power, clear roads after storm

Hundreds of thousands of people in Atlantic Canada remain without power and officials are trying to assess the scope of devastation from former Hurricane Fiona.

4 years ago

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Weather

Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane in the coming days on a forecast track toward Florida.

4 years ago

A street at night with a police car.
Community
6abc

1 dead after chaos breaks out in Wildwood

A number of smashed vehicles, and a huge police presence could be seen.

4 years ago

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