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Pennsylvania

Heidi Barr and Susan Phillips
Science

Climate Fixers: The PA Flax Project wants to use a ‘climate-positive’ plant to transform the fashion industry

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers.

2 years ago

Gas drilling site
Politics & Policy

Fact check: A president can’t ban fracking in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris would ban fracking if she is elected president, which she wouldn’t have the power to do.

2 years ago

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The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority appoints Cindy Thompson as new CEO. The embattled agency says ex-leader had a ‘planned retirement’

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate for the first time on September 10 at the National Constitution Center.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Analyzing what’s at stake in the Trump-Harris debate

Ahead of what could be one of the most significant presidential debates in American history, WHYY’s Studio 2 breaks down what’s at stake.

Air Date: September 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Politics & Policy

The Harris-Trump debate in Philly becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event

The first early ballots of the presidential race will go out just hours after the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.

2 years ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Election 2024 updates: Harris and Trump spar over abortion, economy in Philly debate; Delaware primary results

In a historic debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offered starkly different views of America's future.

2 years ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph speaking behind a podium
Politics & Policy

10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election

Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.

2 years ago

In 2023, the School District of Philadelphia announced that Frankford High School was expected to remain closed the following school year due to damaged asbestos. (6abc)
PlanPhilly
Education

‘They should be able to breathe clean air’: Pa. spends $75 million to fix lead, asbestos and mold in schools

Of the districts receiving money, the School District of Philadelphia, where damaged asbestos has repeatedly shuttered schools, received the maximum grant amount.

2 years ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil

Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.

2 years ago

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Gaudreau brothers funeral
Community

John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service

An alleged drunk driver killed NHL player John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew two weeks ago while the pair was cycling in South Jersey.

2 years ago

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Courts & Law

Social services instead of handcuffs: Delaware County wants intervention, not incarceration, for people struggling with mental health issues

A pilot program would give police officers in Delco the discretion to refer people with behavior issues to a case manager. The county is looking for the right provider.

2 years ago

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a side-by-side of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speaking
Politics & Policy

Little debate that Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown

The most populous presidential swing state has sided with the winner of the past two elections, each time by just tens of thousands of votes.

2 years ago

Truly Heft wearing a white graduation robe
Education

AI-powered computer software helps student with dyslexia

Dysolve AI, an artificial intelligence–powered software program, can help children with dyslexia improve their reading skills.

2 years ago

Amy Klobuchar speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks

Speakers touted Harris’ plans to expand tax relief for new small businesses and boost new small business applications to 25 million during her first term.

2 years ago

I Voted stickers are seen at a polling station in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

How the electorate has changed in key states and what it could mean this election

Significant U.S. population changes in the last two decades have already made an impact on politics. Here's how it's playing out in the seven most closely watched states.

2 years ago

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