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Mayor Parker to discuss Sixers arena proposal during town hall in Center City

The meeting comes as the team negotiates with the administration, and opponents ramp up efforts to defeat the development.

2 years ago

The crowd at McGillin’s Olde Ale House watches the Presidential debate.
Politics & Policy

Republican, Democratic voters in Pennsylvania impressed, surprised by Harris’ debate performance

WHYY News gathered reactions from Pennsylvania voters. A consensus among Democrats and Republicans is Harris performed better than expected.

2 years ago

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Outgoing Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to supporters at Catherine Rooney's Irish bar after winning the race for Wilmington mayor. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. John Carney becomes Wilmington’s next mayor

Gov. John Carney was term-limited from serving as governor again. He already served in Congress and as the state’s lieutenant governor.

2 years ago

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Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride appears on stage
Politics & Policy

Complete list of winners and losers in Delaware’s primary election

See who voters chose to represent their party in the general election contests for governor and a slew of statewide and local offices

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Meyer defeats scandal-plagued Hall-Long and O’Mara in Delaware’s Democratic primary for governor

The New Castle County leader capitalized on Lt. Gov. Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal to beat her and first-time candidate O’Mara.

2 years ago

Preparing for the presidential debate
Politics & Policy

Here’s where you can watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate in Philly

Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan watch parties are all on the table.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks to young voters
Politics & Policy

Philly city workers in white-collar jobs to get pay bump and an extra holiday in one-year contract extension

The deal includes the day after Thanksgiving off, in addition to more money to the union to cover medical costs.

2 years ago

Jenny Zhang speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Who do you work for?’: Opponents of Sixers arena proposal bring fight to City Council

The $1.55 billion development requires enabling legislation for demolition and construction to start. The team says it needs those approvals by the end of the year.

2 years ago

Mayor Parker speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Philly city officials vow to keep the city clean after a summer-long cleanup effort

“We completed over 60,000 quality-of-life services throughout the entire city of Philadelphia, block by block,” Mayor Cherelle Parker said Wednesday.

2 years ago

A person holds a Nalgene water bottle
Science

N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

2 years ago

Before and after of deforestation
Politics & Policy

No more ‘knocking trees down to the property line’ for Sussex County developers

Environmentalists have bemoaned the loss of 43,000 acres to development and say more is needed, but county leaders laud the compromise law.

2 years ago

Delaware River Watershed
Science

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed

This year’s Delaware Watershed Conservation grants are the biggest investment in the fund’s history.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Will Kamala Harris’ momentum last?

With the Democratic National Convention underway and a debate on the horizon, we’ll look at what it might take for Harris to sustain voters’ enthusiasm.

Air Date: August 20, 2024 12:00 pm

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden’s legacy and hope for a new future

President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on its first day. Pennsylvania and Philly-area Democrats are among those who celebrated the president's work.

2 years ago

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Politics & Policy

Democrats seek to disqualify Kennedy and others from Georgia presidential ballots

In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address on petitions needed for an independent to qualify, his petitions should be voided.

2 years ago

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