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Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally
Hours after a disappointing debate performance that had some Democrats openly contemplate his removal from the ticket, President Joe Biden delivered an energetic campaign speech in North Carolina that attempted to quell those fears. Speaking to a crowd of roughly 2,000 supporters in Raleigh, Biden reiterated his belief that former...
Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
A former Philly City Council member who represented large parts of Northwest Philadelphia has died at the age of 77. Donna Reed Miller represented the 8th District from 1996 to 2012, representing neighborhoods from Chestnut Hill to Nicetown Tioga. City Council spokesperson Vincent Thompson said she was a political force,...
Prosecutors rest in seventh week of Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes. Investigators say a search of Menendez’s home yielded nearly $500,000 in hidden cash and $100,000 in gold bars. This is the second indictment in eight years against...
Biden’s Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they’re still standing behind him
President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket. Biden’s halting delivery and meandering comments, particularly...
Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
President Joe Biden’s halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. There is no evidence Biden is willing to end his campaign. And it would be nearly impossible for Democrats to replace him unless he chooses to step aside.
Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can prevent communities from keeping rates updated. The taxes are determined by assessments, which dictate how much a property is worth...
Cedar Run Wildlife Center Continues Legacy of Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Education
Next on You Oughta Know, visit Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge and find out how they’re educating next gen environmentalists. Discover the beauty of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Check out the DIY woodworking workshops at Board & Brush. Meet a street photographer who joyfully captures life on South Street. Learn how Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy is helping students achieve their dreams.
School vouchers may make it into Pennsylvania’s budget. What would they really do?
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it features a lot of spin from lawmakers and lobbyists. Still, as budget talks speed toward a resolution that may include them, there is also a...
Delaware Supreme Court restores access to early voting, permanent absentee voting
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. The Delaware Supreme Court struck down a lower court ruling Friday that barred early voting and permanent absentee voting in the state. In a 5-0 ruling, the state’s top...
Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
The Supreme Court on Friday made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against former President Donald Trump. The justices ruled 6-3 that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding, enacted in 2002 in response to the financial scandal that brought down Enron Corp., must include proof that defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents. Only some of the people who violently attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, fall into that category.
The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, ruling in case brought by South Jersey fisherman
The Supreme Court on Friday upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections, delivering a far-reaching and potentially lucrative victory to business interests. The court’s six conservative justices overturned the 1984 decision colloquially known as...
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places, ruling along ideological lines that such laws don’t amount to cruel and unusual punishment, even in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking. The case is the most significant to...
How Amazon Revolutionized Shopping and Changed the World
Amazon caught the wave of the early internet at a time when very few people even understood what the internet was. Launched in a garage 30 years ago, the company has grown from its humble beginnings to a global powerhouse that has expanded into all kinds of sectors, everything from cloud computing to health care. Founder Jeff Bezos wanted Amazon to become a daily habit for consumers — and for many people, it’s become just that. And even if you’re not ordering anything today, chances are, you are still using an Amazon service, whether you know it or not. On this episode, we’ll explore the different innovations that have fueled Amazon’s growth. We’ll dig into its power-hungry data centers and peek inside the intricate clockwork that makes speedy deliveries possible.
4 takeaways from Biden and Trump’s first presidential debate
This story originally appeared on NPR. If some people who listened to the radio in 1960 thought Richard Nixon won the presidential debate with John F. Kennedy, then maybe people reading the transcript of Thursday night’s match-up would think President Biden won. Maybe. But elections aren’t won in transcripts....
N.J.’s world-famous blueberries are at the height of their season. Here’s why they’re so good
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for blueberry fans. Plump, luscious New Jersey blueberries, rated among the best in the world, are now at their peak season.
Data centers transformed Northern Virginia’s economy, but residents are wary of more expansion
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. More than 10 years ago, Julie and Chris Borneman bought 30 acres of property in northern Virginia that was in pretty bad shape. There was a house, some woodlands, and a lot of junk: old lawn mowers, concrete cylinders, two old cars, and used oil drums.
How Amazon dominated the e-commerce market
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Amazon belongs in the same category as a lot of other legendary tech companies — Apple; Microsoft; Google. It’s the story we’ve all heard a million times: ivy league graduate starts a company in his garage, introduces an incredible innovation, and blows the whole market away.
As Philly health providers push HIV testing, advocates stress the role of syringe services programs to keep infections down
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In the shade of a small tent set up in Prevention Point Philadelphia’s outdoor Love Lot, health care coordinator Kareem Mims tore open a rapid HIV test kit.
In Philly’s suburbs, Biden and Trump supporters flock to watch parties to cheer on their candidates
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Securing a win in Pennsylvania is crucial for unlocking any presidential campaign. In 2020, President Joe Biden found the key: the Philadelphia suburbs. That election saw a boost in...
In Philly, Democrats appear hopeful despite ‘subdued’ performance from Biden
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Roughly 100 people gathered at a presidential debate watch party in Roxborough on Thursday to support the Biden-Harris campaign. The crowd was vocal, often cheering for Biden, and laughing...
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