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On a sunny Election Day in Philly, worker shortage causes some stumbles as issues drive voters to the polls
“I’m here getting my money’s worth,” said a registered independent who showed up to vote on the ballot questions.
Philly and Pa. could know most primary results by Wednesday morning, as experts predict quick turnaround
There are fewer mail ballots to count this time — and the tightest races are among Republicans, who tend to favor in-person voting.
Philly community compost sites are finally churning as a long-planned program gets off the ground
The city composting network has 13 locations, with plans to add more soon.
Gloriously muddy Kensington Derby and Arts Festival draws hundreds to River Wards for return of the annual street fair
The obstacle race and food fest is about as Philly as it gets.
Why Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is drawing attention from around the country
Tuesday’s crowded Pa. primary sets the stage for a November election that could alter the balance in Washington.
Map: Here are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the May 2022 primary election
About four dozen locations have changed since last time.
How a North Philly-born blind boxer rose to welterweight fame, then was forced to quit
Joe Harris hid his vision impairment through two dozen bouts, but when it discovered, the news cost him his career.
A Southwest Philly festival is using arts and food to spark community discussions on the city budget
The Kingsessing event includes free lunch by the Mercado de Latinas.
When she’s not rescuing cats or recording viral TikToks, this Philly animal control officer writes children’s books
Known online as ACO Jess, she just wants people to understand her job.
The Martin’s potato roll empire is backing Doug Mastriano, and Philly sandwich slingers are concerned
Customers have started asking about it.
Family separations aren’t just a Philly problem, as calls for child welfare reform spread nationwide
“The field is ready, hungry for this type of change,” said the leader of the Child Welfare League of America.
This National Foster Care Month, remember Ma’Khia Bryant | Opinion
For Pennsylvania’s child welfare system, the Ohio teen’s death is a stark reminder.
Crosswalk or rumble strips? City promises new signage to deter pedestrians stepping into traffic in front of the Art Museum
There’s a big Eakins Oval redesign coming, but completion is years away.
Mayor Kenney’s budget earmarks about $500 per Philly resident for violence prevention
Some of it is an increase in police funding, which has jumped $26 per person during his tenure. But there are also programs tucked into the Managing Director’s Office.
Online premiere: Watch the new 10-minute short about Old City’s First Fridays
The locally produced documentary celebrates 30 years of the monthly event, and features Philly artistic movers and shakers.
Bob Casey changes stance, says he will support a federal law to preserve abortion rights
The U.S. senator for Pa., who has previously called himself “pro-life,” said he does not support a categorical ban on abortion.