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Malcolm Kenyatta
Politics & Policy

Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta beats Mark Pinsley in Pa. auditor general primary vote

North Philly Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has secured the Democratic nomination to face incumbent Timothy DeFoor in the November general election.

2 years ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary

The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia’s suburbs will face off against Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the general election.

2 years ago

A Pennsylvania mail ballot for the 2024 primary election
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes

Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them.

2 years ago

(From left) Sarah Caswell, a special education and science teacher at Lincoln High School, with young poll workers, junior Didianna Victorino, alum Maria Moreira and senior Victorya Santos, in the school’s gymnasium on primary Election Day April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

The kids are alright: At a Philly polling place, teens are running the show

At Lincoln High School, voters are greeted by juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates.

2 years ago

An electoral map of the U.S. for the 2024 election
NPR
Politics & Policy

The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map

The toss up states are expected to be close, within just a few points, in either candidate's direction.

2 years ago

For some people, drawing a line between coworkers and friends is very important. But, can you develop friendships at work?
Studio 2
Community

Should you be friends with your coworkers?, update from the polls, jazz trumpet player Terell Stafford

We spend an awful lot of time with our coworkers but when do workplace relationships become friendships and do they help or hurt us on the job?

Air Date: April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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This photo combo shows. Republican David McCormick, left, addressing supporters at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Sept. 21, 2023 and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaking during an event at AFSCME Council 13 offices, March 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa..
Politics & Policy

Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest

Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.

2 years ago

Melissa Lewis brought her dog, Poppy, to her polling place at the Museum of the American Revolution
Politics & Policy

Election 2024 updates: Biden protest votes, worrisome turnout, full race results

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.

2 years ago

A mail-in ballot drop box
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2024: When voters can expect results

On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and more.

2 years ago

Voting stickers
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2024 primary election results

See full results and maps from Pa.'s 2024 primary election, including races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.

2 years ago

A solar panel owned by the City of Philadelphia. (City of Philadelphia)
Science

Pa., N.J. to receive millions for solar energy projects that will benefit residents with low income

The solar projects will lower energy bills for overburdened residents of the Philadelphia region, federal officials say.

2 years ago

Lucy Dinsmore outside
Community

‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed

Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.

2 years ago

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Allegheny County Election Division Deputy Manager Chet Harhut carries a container of mail-in ballots in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

Crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states, including Pa., creates a shadow war for the 2024 election

The Republican National Committee, newly reconstituted under Trump, has filed lawsuits targeting voting and election administration. It's not a new strategy.

2 years ago

Republican House candidate Mark Houck
Politics & Policy

Republicans’ defense of the ‘Biden 16’ House districts starts with Pa.’s primary election

The Republicans' House majority is so slim that Democrats need to flip just four seats to retake control.

2 years ago

Maulik Pancholy
Education

Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’

Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.

2 years ago

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