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Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters
Deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Deadline to return mail or absentee ballot: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Ahead of November’s...
Elon Musk plans Saturday town hall in Harrisburg
America’s most-talked-about businessman is coming to Harrisburg. Elon Musk posted an announcement on his social media platform X Friday morning that he will be holding three “town hall” events in Pennsylvania: tonight in Philadelphia; Saturday in Harrisburg, and a to-be-determined in Pittsburgh. If you purchase a product...
Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
Grumblethorpe in Germantown is one place in Philadelphia identified as a real haunted house. If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted houses in Philadelphia are the places to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine.
What you need to know if you have lead pipes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia and Wilmington, along with other United States cities, shared information this week about the location of lead pipes across their neighborhoods. The lead pipe inventories are required...
Don Toliver’s ‘Psycho Tour’ in Pa. next month: Where to buy tickets for around $50
Nov. 3 - Pittsburgh. Toliver’s newest album, “Hardstone Psycho,” was released in June. It includes guest appearances from Kodak Black, Charlie Wilson, Cash Cobain, Travis Scott, Future, Metro Boomin and Teezo Touchdown. Other stops on the tour include:. Oct. 19 - Los Angeles, California. Oct. 20 -...
Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – with positive results | Opinion
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Unimaginable pain and restlessness. Vomiting so frequent and forceful that it can perforate the esophagus. Blood pressure and heart rate so high that they damage the heart. Sweating that drenches clothing and sheets. Nerve sensitivity that makes even the softest touch agonizing. A prolonged panic attack that is provoked and worsened by even mundane activities and conversations.
Scoop: Philadelphia to get a Portal installation
Philadelphia is getting a Portal.Why it matters: The round art installation with a two-way, all-hours livestream to another city has drawn thousands of visitors to other locations — and shenanigans.Driving the news: A Portals spokesperson confirmed to Axios that the porthole-like sculpture is coming to Philly, but declined to provide details about when or where.Portals plans to share more information next week.A spokesperson for Mayor Cherelle Parker's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The intrigue: Crews could be seen on Friday setting up what appears to be one of the structures in LOVE Park.Catch up quick: Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys created the Portal and opened the first one in 2021, connecting Vilnius, Lithuania, to Lublin, Poland.Portals are now also located in New York City and Dublin.While the Portals were originally linked in pairs, the company began connecting all four cities on a rotating livestream in August.Context: New York City's Portal — the first in the U.S. — opened in May, and was linked only to Dublin at the time.However, the video feed was taken offline days later over "inappropriate behavior" from both sides of the Atlantic.The NYC-Dublin Portals were later opened with new safeguards.
Philadelphia wants to make a mural of "real life Rockys"
Philly tourism and art officials are looking for "real life Rockys" to feature in a mural to be unveiled at RockyFest in December.Why it matters: Becoming an honorary Rocky is on every Philadelphian's bucket list.Driving the news: The Philadelphia Visitors Center Corporation and Mural Arts are looking for four locals who "embody the Rocky story" of grit, resilience and perseverance to be part of a mural designed by artist Ash Ryan.They're accepting submissions through Friday, Oct. 25, for anyone who has the "Eye of the Tiger."Nominees should have an inspirational story, be involved in their community and display determination, heart, compassion and Philly pride.What they're saying: The competition celebrates the city's "unsung heroes who make Philadelphia a better place," Kathryn Ott Lovell, president of Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, said in a news release.What's next: RockyFest runs Dec. 3-8, kicking off with Rocky Day to celebrate the release of the original 1976 Oscar-winning film.
Cyclists welcome proposed bike lane changes in Center City, but neighbors voice concerns
Months after a cyclist was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Center City, Philadelphia transportation officials unveiled some of the changes the city is considering to make Spruce and Pine streets safer for bicyclists.
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