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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Housing
New Jersey

N.J. bill aims to protect long-term care residents from being financially exploited

The state Senate unanimously passed the measure, which would prohibit owners or employees in a long-term care facility from appointing themselves as residents' guardians.

2 years ago

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President Biden speaks at a podium
NPR
International
Military
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Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there

In a 30-minute phone call Thursday, the U.S. president told the Israeli prime minister that Israel must address the deaths of civilians and aid workers in the territory.

2 years ago

David McCormick orders several Philly cheesesteaks from the window at Geno’s Steaks in South Philly. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky/WHYY)
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In crusade for Senate, McCormick greets supporters at South Philly steak shop stop

The likely Republican nominee was joined by National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana and former Senator Pat Toomey.

2 years ago

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Cherelle Parker entering City Council at City Hall
Government
Law
Philadelphia
Politics

Mayor Parker signs bills targeting quality of life in Kensington

The actions ban gambling devices in convenience stores, outlaw flipping devices and mandate an 11 p.m. business curfew in Kensington.

2 years ago

Kendra Brooks speaking at a podium at a press conference
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Philly lawmakers seek to save more renters from being evicted: ‘This is an emergency’

The “Our Philly Neighborhoods” campaign also calls for home repair funding and an expansion of the pool of residents who can freeze their taxes.

2 years ago

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Government
Media
Pennsylvania
Technology
Spotlight PA

Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far

Bills that would ban TikTok and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.

2 years ago

A woman is holding a stack of mail ballots
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

What to know about filling out and returning your Pa. mail ballot

Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.

2 years ago

Stephen Kinsey
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator

Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium
Government
K-12
Philadelphia
Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker nominates 9 for Philly school board, a mix of new and returning faces

Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.

2 years ago

Eric Settle and Chris Foster
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The Forward Party wants to be on Pa.’s 2024 general election ballot. It must overcome several hurdles

The Forward Party wants to run candidates for attorney general and treasurer in 2024, but it first must get thousands of signatures and survive probable court challenges.

2 years ago

Malcolm Kenyatta; Tim DeFoor; Mark Pinsley
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Guía completa de los candidatos a las primarias para auditor general

Tim DeFoor, el actual titular, es el único candidato en la papeleta de las primarias republicanas.

2 years ago

Ryan Bizzarro; Stacy Garrity; Erin McClelland
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2024: Tu guía de los candidatos a tesorero en las primarias

La Tesorera Stacy Garrity es la única republicana que aparecerá en la papeleta de las primarias del 23 de abril.

2 years ago

2020 photo of the first voter at the Liacouras Center satellite election office requesting a ballot. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Philly opens its first ‘one-stop shop’ voter office of the 2024 election season

“We can't take [voting] for granted,” said City Councilmember at-large Nina Ahmad. “We have to fight for it.”

2 years ago

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Lawmakers argue consumers should have the ability to fix and modify their own purchased products without restrictions from the manufacturer.
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Books
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Sustainability
Technology

Right to Repair, Jo Piazza on ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’

Lawmakers in many states - including Pennsylvania and New Jersey - want you to be able to repair your cracked cell phone screen, broken laptop or other tech.

Air Date: April 2, 2024 12:00 pm

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Government
Taxes

Why Philly lawmakers are pushing to repeal this obscure Pa. tax rule

Under the Pennsylvania uniformity clause, the city of Philadelphia can’t levy higher tax rates on skyscrapers than rowhouses, but some lawmakers want to change that.

2 years ago

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