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Newly released video shows chaos and confusion after Trump assassination attempt
Newly released body camera video reveals the chaotic law enforcement response to the assassination attempt on former President Trump last month. The footage obtained by NPR shows what was seen by the local officer who encountered the gunman moments before the shooter opened fire at the July 13 rally in Butler, Penn.
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out, holding a lengthy news conference Thursday in which he taunted his new rival, boasted of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, and lashed out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign has been generating. As the Republican...
Elections 101: Department of State guidance was a 2020 lightning rod. This is how it works
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. When legislative Republicans urged Congress to reject Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for Joe Biden in 2020, they didn’t cite voter fraud or illegal activity. Instead, they pointed to something seemingly innocuous: guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of State. State Republicans including then-state...
Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor
In introducing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate, the Harris campaign hasn’t focused on climate change yet, or his work to reduce the state’s dependence on fossil fuels. But climate advocates are already heaping praise on Walz. “Tim Walz had the best climate record...
UArts faculty and alumni call for City Council review of school’s closure
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts recently announced its sudden closure. The abrupt closure has sparked widespread criticism from students, faculty and staff, who have pushed for answers from the university. UArts president Kerry Walk resigned shortly before the university’s last day. The future remains unclear for UArts students,...
First-degree murder charge dropped against former Philly officer Mark Dial in Eddie Irizarry killing
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The former Philadelphia police officer charged with a man’s shooting death after a traffic stop last summer will be released on bail. This comes after the District Attorney’s Office withdrew a first-degree murder charge against 28-year-old Mark Dial on Thursday. Dial will...
Why Republicans are calling Walz ‘Tampon Tim’ — and why Democrats embrace it
Republican critics of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz have given him a new nickname: “Tampon Tim.”. After Vice President Harris announced her pick, Stephen Miller, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, tweeted, “She actually chose Tampon Tim.” Chaya Raichik, who runs the far-right social media account Libs of TikTok, photoshopped Walz’s face onto a Tampax box.
Delaware school district suspends 4 officials for mishandling complaints about counselor now charged with child rape
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Four Brandywine School District administrators have been put on paid leave for allegedly...
Camden County Police to take over Woodlynne Police Department
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. The borough of Woodlynne is disbanding its police department and Camden County’s police force is taking over its duties in the next 60 days.
Bilingual ‘Captain Westside’ book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Wilmington’s Westside Family Healthcare has released its own children’s book to boost literacy and ease children’s medical anxieties. The story features the heroic Captain Westside, who helps alleviate kids’ fears about visiting the doctor. With engaging adventures and reassuring messages, Captain Westside turns the daunting experience of medical visits into a fun and educational journey.
Ardmore Rock N’ Ride, Pierogi Fest, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Obon Festival, New Hope Auto Show and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Get the best of both worlds at Ardmore Rock N’ Ride, which combines a music festival with a bike race. Or, if motorized vehicles are your passion, you can see cars both classic and contemporary at the 2024 New Hope Auto Show. Laurel Hill Cemetery hosts its own version of the ubiquitous car show with a slight twist at its annual Classic Hearse Show. (And, you can bring your own!) Pierogies and cats are part of the events mix this weekend but separately, not together. The Port Richmond Pierogi Fest features the Polish dumplings in multiple varieties, while Catvideofest showcases our feline friends in all their varieties. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings New Orleans vibes to Delaware, while in Philly, ABBA’s music is the heartbeat of “Mamma Mia.”
Project 2025’s new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his potentially fiery new book until after the November presidential election. Kevin Roberts, who took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership shake-up amid blowback over its recommendations for a potential...
Crozer Health has a new suitor. New Jersey-based CHA Partners has signed a letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New Jersey-based CHA Partners is looking to buy Crozer Health. CHA and Crozer’s parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, signed a letter of intent, according to...
More mental health support is coming to Delaware schools
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware students needing more mental health support could soon see it in their...
Crozer Health has a new suitor. New Jersey-based CHA Partners has signed a letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New Jersey-based CHA Partners is looking to buy Crozer Health. CHA and Crozer’s parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, signed a letter of intent, according to...
Jury finds man guilty of sending 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock
A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock. After deliberating for about four hours, jurors convicted Freddie Trone, 42, of one count of murder, two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery. Both...
New bus service links airline passengers between Wilmington and Philadelphia
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Travelers in Delaware will soon have a new option to get to Philadelphia International Airport with cheaper parking and potentially much shorter security lines, as Wilmington Airport is teaming up with American Airlines to offer passengers motor-coach bus service to catch their flights at PHL.
Exton Starbucks baristas petition for union election
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Starbucks baristas in Exton at the location at 300 E. Lincoln Hwy. filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday, calling for a union election.
New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter
Get ready to groove into the weekend early! It’s New Music Friday … on a Thursday, on Studio 2. We celebrate the latest sounds hitting the airwaves, from chart-topping hits to underground gems. We discuss the songs that went viral this summer, those that have us hitting repeat, and those with the potential to become tomorrow’s anthems. Joining us are two of the most knowledgeable voices in music: Tara Murtha, local music writer and author of Ode to Billie Joe for the 33 1/3 series, and John Morrison, a familiar voice on WXPN and a true connoisseur of all things musical.
‘Midwestern Nice’ and ‘Fun Dad’ posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
The folksy Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was named vice presidential pick for Kamala Harris’ campaign — and America’s dad by some social media users. “We’re gonna go get some food — corndog?” Walz asks his daughter, Hope, in one video that has been shared widely since his announcement as VP pick.
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