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File photo: The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s deficit grew by $44 billion last year, as state rakes in record surplus

More than three-quarters of New Jersey’s debt comes from non-bonded obligations such as benefits for current and retired state workers.

4 years ago

A man kneels in front of a memorial surrounding the sign that reads,
Community

‘Systemic failures’ in Uvalde school massacre, report finds

A report says nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school.

4 years ago

A man puts a ballot in a ballot drop box.
Politics & Policy

No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP finds

The survey revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the 2020 results.

4 years ago

The first race gets underway in the newly-refurbished running track at Jack Curtis Stadium in Camden. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

Refurbished track has its first race in Camden County

A Camden running track dating back to the 1930s is now a state-of-the-art facility with a composite track that is safer than the gravel track it replaced.

4 years ago

A doctor holds a vaccine syringe close to a patients exposed arm.
Health

As monkeypox vaccines reach Philly, access and testing concerns remain

Philadelphia health department officials say they have concerns about the limited scope of the initial monkeypox vaccination campaign.

4 years ago

Devon Allen, of the United States, wins a heat in the mens 110-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Arts & Entertainment

Devon Allen chases hurdles gold at worlds, then off to the Eagles

Allen begins a difficult double this month as he tries to win a medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the world championships and then earn a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.

4 years ago

Police drive their car over a barricade set up by taxi drivers to protest fuel shortages in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Politics & Policy

UN decries rising death toll, rights violations in Haiti

Agencies are again warning of rising violence around Haiti’s capital, saying 99 people have been reported killed in recent gang fighting in the Cite Soleil district alone.

4 years ago

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listens to Pennsylvania lawmakers discuss abortion rights. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Vice President Kamala Harris calls for abortion protections, campaigns for Fetterman and Shapiro during Philadelphia visit

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Pennsylvania lawmakers, underscoring the critical role that their state will play in deciding the fate of reproductive rights.

4 years ago

Elton John performs during his ''Farewell Yellow Brick Road,'' tour, Friday, July 15, 2022, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

From the end of the world to your town, Elton John resumes goodbye tour in Philly

On Friday, he resumed his global farewell tour in Philadelphia with a shout-out to the hometown crowd on “Philadelphia Freedom.”

4 years ago

File photo: Arizona Republican candidate for governor Kari Lake acknowledges the crowd at a rally prior to her speaking before former President Donald Trump spoke on Jan. 15, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Politics & Policy

Parroting Trump, GOP primary losers cast doubt on elections

Republican primaries this year have revealed a new political strategy for numerous candidates. They're running on a platform that denies President Donald Trump’s loss in 2020.

4 years ago

File photo: Muhammad Aziz stands outside the courthouse with members of his family after his conviction in the killing of Malcolm X was vacated on Nov. 18, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Courts & Law

Man exonerated in Malcolm X killing sues NYC for $40 million

Lawyers for 84-year-old Muhammad Aziz filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Brooklyn over Aziz’s wrongful conviction in the murder of Malcolm X.

4 years ago

Allyson Felix, of the United States, gives her daughter Camryn her bronze medal after the 4x400-meter mixed relay final at the World Athletics Championships Friday, July 15, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arts & Entertainment

Allyson Felix gets a bronze on her farewell at world championships

The 19th medal, the third bronze of her 10 trips to the championships, extends the record she already held.

4 years ago

File photo: The Utah State Capitol, rear, is shown behind an oil refinery on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Politics & Policy

Biden vowing ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks

On Friday, Biden said “action on climate change and clean energy remains more urgent than ever.″

4 years ago

Bennie Thompson listens as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts

Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson in a statement late Friday outlined an aggressive timeline for production of the documents by Tuesday.

4 years ago

SEPTA Key card
Community

SEPTA expands Key Advantage program, urging more large employers to get workers on mass transit

SEPTA is growing its Key Advantage program, an effort to get big companies to sign up for Key cards that are given to employees as a benefit.

4 years ago

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