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At this Mayfair high school, Philly teens take over Election Day polling place
The school’s operation is almost entirely run by Lincoln High School students and recent alumni.
58 minutes ago
She made it to Harvard. But no one saw her ADHD
For high-achieving students, girls and students of color, learning disabilities can be harder to recognize — and getting help can depend on access to resources.
5 hours ago
The powders turned out to be nonhazardous — yeast or flour — though not all letters have been fully tested, the FBI said in a court filing made public Tuesday.
6 hours ago
‘I Play Rocky’ filmmakers talk recreating a Philly classic on its home turf
Director Peter Farrelly and stars Anthony Ippolito and AnnaSophia Robb sat down with BP to discuss bringing the story behind “Rocky” to the big screen.
7 hours ago
Election expert confident about voting today, more concerned about what happens next
Millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms. So what's worrying election experts? Not so much what happens at the polls, but what comes after they close.
7 hours ago
Pa. midterms 2026: What to know as voters head to the polls this Election Day
With the governor’s office, Congress and the state legislature on the line, there’s plenty to follow as the 2026 midterm election cycle comes to an end.
12 hours ago
Follow along for live special coverage of the 2026 general election, with reporting on the ground from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians
Prediction markets allow access at 18, raising questions about gambling risks for young adults, warning signs and gaps in Pennsylvania’s research.
13 hours ago
Listen 5:352026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor’s races
See full results from the 2026 midterm elections.
14 hours ago
New Jersey 2026 election results
See full results from New Jersey's 2026 midterm elections, including races for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
14 hours ago
Pennsylvania 2026 election results
See full results from the 2026 midterm elections, including races for governor, the U.S. House and more.
14 hours ago
The effort is designed to slow drivers down to cut down on the number of pedestrian fatalities.
1 day ago
Listen 1:22Zitner’s Butter Krak is coming back
The Philly chocolate company announced that it has resumed production and is scheduling candy shipments this winter.
1 day ago
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the country's political future in the twilight of the Trump era.
1 day ago
Philly’s skill games removal leaves businesses counting losses and advocates weighing risks
After a state Supreme Court ruling forced gambling machines out of neighborhood businesses, store owners say they’re losing revenue. Advocates point to the machines’ risks.
1 day ago
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