Government
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.
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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.
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Listen 4:26Delaware 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.
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Listen 0:52Complete 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
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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.
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Here’s where you can watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate in Philly
Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan watch parties are all on the table.
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The deal includes the day after Thanksgiving off, in addition to more money to the union to cover medical costs.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Listen 51:42DNC 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.
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Listen 5:13Democrats 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.
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