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Cherelle Parker speaking to a group of reporters outside
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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Cherelle Parker hopes to join growing class of Black women elected to higher office

Black women have been advancing to higher political offices in record numbers over the last decade.

2 years ago

Land-based wind turbines turn in Atlantic City
Energy
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy slams Orsted for ditching offshore wind, company says it was just business

The Danish company says inflation, supply chain issues, and rising interest rates gave them no choice but to pull out of Ocean Wind 1 and 2.

2 years ago

Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, Tom DiBello, and Liz Ferry.
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Pennsylvania
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Race to watch: All 3 Montco Board of Commissioners seats are up for election

Candidates identify voting rights, housing affordability, government spending, and public safety as some of the main issues they want to address if elected.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
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Pa. House passes anti-hate legislation, expanding protections to people targeted for their race, gender identity, disability, and more

Hate crime incidents in Pennsylvania have risen exponentially in the past three years, according to the most recent FBI data.

2 years ago

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Palestinians look for survivors following Israeli airstrike in Nusseirat refugee camp, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Doaa AlBaz)
International
Military

Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants

The toll from the strikes in Jabaliya camp was not immediately known. Neither side’s account could be independently confirmed.

2 years ago

Carolyn Carluccio
Elections
Pennsylvania

Spending passes $17M in Pennsylvania high court campaign as billionaires, unions and lawyers dig in

The contest will not change the fact that Democrats hold a majority on the seven-member court, but it could narrow the Democratic majority to a one-vote margin, 4-3.

2 years ago

side by side of the 4 candidates together
Elections
Pennsylvania

Race to watch: All 3 seats on Bucks County’s Board of Commissioners are up for grabs

Candidates identify mental health, climate, and public safety as some of the key issues they hope to address if elected to office.

2 years ago

Listen 2:06
A Pennsylvania voter in Camp Hill wears an I Voted sticker on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2023: When to expect results, how officials are preparing, and more

How quickly Pennsylvania counties can produce election results on Nov. 7 will depend on turnout and the number of mail ballots returned.

2 years ago

Gary Hill delivering a planter in front of someone's house.
Elections
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Philadelphians hope a cleaner city will reduce gun violence. Will Oh or Parker make it a reality?

Many Philadelphians feel blight reduction is an untapped gun violence prevention strategy. Both Cherelle Parker and David Oh say they have a cleanup plan.

2 years ago

Listen 2:04
An aerial view of the Pa. House of Representatives chambers
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Kids
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. lawmakers push forward significant juvenile justice reforms

Two years after the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force made policy recommendations, there is finally some political will in the state House to move on reforms.

2 years ago

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Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Elections
Government
National

Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction. ‘This is not my time,’ he says

Pence did not immediately endorse any of his rivals, but continued to echo language he has used to criticize Trump.

2 years ago

American flag flying on a sunny day
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Procrastinator’s guide to the 2023 November election in Philadelphia

Here's a brief intro to what’s on the Philly ballot in November.

2 years ago

flowers and candles on the steps of the building.
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature

After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.

2 years ago

New Jersey Turnpike
Government
New Jersey
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase

Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.

2 years ago

debate stage with Cherelle Parker and David Oh
Elections
Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker and David Oh square off in Philly mayoral race’s only debate

The candidates squared off in their only face-to-face contest at the studios of KYW Newsradio.

2 years ago

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