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Ask Me Anything: Philly councilmember takes to Reddit after first council session wraps
Katherine Gilmore Richardson answered a variety of questions from users in the online forum.
1 year ago
‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
1 year ago
Lots of new faces, but familiar issues as Philly City Council returns to action
Philadelphia City Council returned to City Hall for its first official legislative session of the year.
1 year ago
Surviving an Apocalypse, New Philadelphia City Council, Books of Early 2024
Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.
Air Date: January 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:48Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?
Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08Poverty, inequality top of mind as Philly City Council returns to session
Philly Council returns with most members having served one term or less, a new leadership structure and many new ideas.
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New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects
The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.
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Listen 1:36‘Honored to have your back, and you have mine’: Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election
. Labor experts say the UAW usually endorses candidates later as it contains a mix of Democratic, Republican and unaffiliated voters.
1 year ago
Biden and Harris paint Trump as ‘freedom’s enemy’ at abortion rally in Virginia
President Biden and Vice President Harris rally in Virginia, pushing for abortion rights and reminding voters that Trump helped pave the way for overturning Roe v. Wade.
1 year ago
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Trump swept the opening contests for the Republican presidential nomination and delivered a fresh setback to his GOP rivals.
1 year ago
Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs
Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Candidates can begin Tuesday collecting the required number of voter signatures to get on Pennsylvania's April 23 primary ballot.
1 year ago
New Philly poet laureate crowned
Davis says she considers it her duty as poet laureate to gather people on the margins and bring them to the center.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania’s primary is just 3 months away. Here’s who’s on the statewide ballot
A primary primer for Pennsylvania voters picking candidates for federal and statewide office including state Attorney General, Treasury, and Auditor.
1 year ago
The most recent REAL ID deadline, and what New Jersey drivers need to do to get one
New Jersey drivers must follow strict rules to get a REAL ID license by the federal deadline.
1 year ago
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