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This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia’s Department of Information, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, center, waves to media as she tours the parliament house in Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Pelosi arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday for the second leg of an Asian tour that has been clouded by an expected stop in Taiwan, which would escalate tensions with Beijing. (Malaysia’s Department of Information via AP)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Upclose view of John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

File photo: The State Capitol in Trenton (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Parkway Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Community

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.

4 years ago

Up-close photo of Joe Sestak speaking into a microphone.
Politics & Policy

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."

4 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks at a press conference on the PACT Act to benefit burn pit victims on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Washington, as he announces that a U.S. airstrike killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Vials of monkeypox vaccine. (6abc)
Health

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.

4 years ago

An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
Weather

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.

4 years ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

One person speaks into a microphone as two other people seated on the panel are turned towards them to listen.
Health

‘911 moment’: Biden’s health secretary hears stories of children’s mental health challenges at Delaware forum

More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.

4 years ago

Samples of monkeypox under the view of a microsope.
Health

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.

4 years ago

FILE - In this file photo from Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021, Trump supporters beset a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

A statue is shown wearing a T-shirt.
Community

UC Townhomes property owners pursuing ‘legal remedies’ to break up protest encampment

An IBID Associates spokesperson says, “the trespassers have no legal right to remain on the property.”

4 years ago

The U.S. Capitol is shown from afar on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

Dems seem headed for climate, health win after ups and downs

The package would save consumers and the government money by curbing prescription drug prices, and it would subsidize private health insurance for millions of people.

4 years ago

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