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Trump Campaign Sues Philadelphia Over Mail-in Voting Offices
Election lawyers, city officials and the state’s top elections official all say that there is no right under Pennsylvania law, even for a certified poll watcher, to watch people do things like register to vote or fill out a mail-in ballot.
Federal Judge in Philadelphia Orders Stop to Postal Service Cuts
Federal judges in Washington state and New York had issued similar orders this month. One judge said the Trump Administration was using the USPS “as a tool in partisan politics.”
Philadelphia Bans Police Chokeholds
City Council also banned officers from kneeling on a suspect’s neck and using similar types of restraints.
White House Staff Reportedly Infected with Coronavirus After Trump Visited Philadelphia
It is unclear how many staff members were infected or whether they had traveled with the president to the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia Just Got $10M to Implement an Ambitious Vote-by-Mail Plan
The grant comes amid concerns that a presidential election result will hang in limbo for days on a drawn-out vote count in Pennsylvania.
‘A Cold Day in Hell’: Trump’s Threat to Send Federal Agents to Philadelphia Was Met With Swift Backlash
“To send federal agents to police U.S. cities that have not requested such aid can only impede the work of local governments and exacerbate already heightened tensions in these cities.”
Nearly 150 Protesters Sue Philadelphia Over Police Use of Force
The city of Philadelphia and its police department are facing a wave of civil rights lawsuits over their use of force during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Philadelphia Schools to Limit In-Person Classes to 2 Days per Week
Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite Jr. and school board President Joyce Wilkerson emphasized the need for flexibility as the nation waits for a vaccine and outbreaks continue to occur.
All Large Public Events in Philadelphia Are Canceled Through February 2021
Yes—that includes the Philadelphia Marathon, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Mummers parade.
Philadelphians Are Struggling to Pay Water Bills. It Could Get Even Worse.
Nearly half of low-income Philadelphians live in areas with unaffordable water bills.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Backs off Police Budget Increase
Kenney is now calling for keeping the police department’s funding even next year, amid protests from the city council over a proposed $19 million increase.
Philadelphia and Camden: A Tale of Two Cities and Their George Floyd Protests
While Camden, New Jersey hosted a “march of solidarity,” SWAT teams and tear gas have been a regular sighting at the Philadelphia protests.
How to Help Philadelphia Protesters If You Can’t Take to the Streets
There are still ways to contribute to the movement to fight police brutality and systemic racism if you can’t physically be present at the demonstrations.
Philadelphia’s Long-Reviled Racist Statue of Frank Rizzo Is Gone
Workers early Wednesday removed the statue of controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, which was recently defaced during a protest for George Floyd.
Philadelphia Will Test and Move Houseless Residents From Airport to Shelters
The airport began enforcing new rules Tuesday, allowing only workers and those with airport business in the terminals and baggage areas.
How to File for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Philadelphia
Although the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered life as we know it—including closing courts to the public—it is still possible to get help: virtually.
There May Be Fewer Places to Vote in Philadelphia on June 2. That’s On Purpose.
A spokesperson for Philadelphia’s elections commission, Nick Custodio, said there was “no playbook for holding an election during a pandemic.”
How Philadelphia’s Tourism Industry Is Stepping Up for Workers
In Philadelphia, leaders in the tourism sector are keeping the human toll at the forefront, investing in programs to support the thousands of hospitality industry workers who are now out of work.
First Overdose Prevention Site in the U.S. Delays Opening In Philadelphia
On Tuesday, a judge ruled that the proposed facility does not violate federal law. Research shows these controversial sites have been found to reduce overdose deaths and increase access to health services.
Philadelphia Might Get The Nation’s First Overdose Prevention Site. This Is How They’re Preparing.
The plan clarifies the role Philadelphia’s city government intends to play if and when the proposed site opens its doors.
Philadelphia Schools Are Rife With Asbestos. Now the Teachers Union Is Suing.
In recent weeks, six schools have closed temporarily after testing positive for airborne asbestos, which can cause fatal illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.
These 9 restaurants in Pa. really committed to their themes
From nostalgic menus to immersive atmospheres, these Pennsylvania restaurants offer unique themed dining experiences.
Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate hits a month
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools and human services will be delayed, as he and the politically divided Legislature struggle to end what is now a monthlong budget stalemate.
Coroner accuses Washington County DA of demanding fraudulent death certificate
‘I need this to be a homicide, I need it to win an election,’ prosecutor said, according to Coroner Timothy Warco.
Cheers to 10 of the oldest bars in Pennsylvania
Toast state history at these historic bars in Pennsylvania. Grabbing a drink at one of these places is basically like visiting a museum!
Trump policies could cut health care for 200,000 Pennie users
Purchasing health insurance through Pennie, the commonwealth’s health care marketplace, is about to get a lot more expensive and harder to obtain thanks to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Republicans failed to extend tax credits for state-run health care marketplaces, which expire at the end of 2025. Nearly half a million Pennsylvanians use Pennie, and 200,000 are at risk under Trump’s new policies.
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10 famous people who are buried in Pennsylvania
Whether they were born in the state or called it home for life, these 10 celebrities are laid to rest in Pennsylvania.
10 fun factory tours in Pennsylvania
Get a first-hand look at how guitars, coins, potato chips and more are made right here in Pennsylvania on these factory tours.
Musikfest 2025 is here: What to know before you go
More than 1 million people attended Musikfest in Bethlehem last year. Now in its 42nd year, the festival runs Thursday through Aug. 10, with more than 400 free performances, along with ticketed headline shows, comedy, kids activities, and more.