Local U.S. Senator Proposing 'FAST Voting Act'
Remember the long lines and confusion at many polling places on Election Day? A local U.S. Senator has proposed legislation that could change all that.
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Remember the long lines and confusion at many polling places on Election Day? A local U.S. Senator has proposed legislation that could change all that.
It's amazing how in less than two weeks events can change the direction of a nation and an administration.
The deadline passed Thursday evening to file an application for Philadelphia's second casino license. One of the proposals comes from a gaming company based near Reading and according to Philadelphia-based U.S congressman Bob Brady (D-Pa.), it is a great bet for the city.
An ordinance awaiting final passage at the end of the month would make it illegal to light up in a park, playground, school or township facility.
Superstorm "Sandy" delivered a bump in approval for both Gov. Tom Corbett and President Obama, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll of Pennsylvania voters.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans still miffed about the outcome of last week's presidential election are asking President Obama to allow their state to withdraw from the United States.
Pennsyvlania auditor general Jack Wagner has issued his final report on the need for reform at Penn State University in the wake of the Sandusky scandal.
Former Philadelphia politician and restaurateur Jimmy Tayoun says he knew Jill Kelley and her family, who emigrated from Lebanon to Philadelphia in the 1970s.
Sen. Steve Sweeney's legislation requires oil companies that shut down facilities to hand over any tax appeal proceeds to the state for environmental cleanup.
Mayor Nutter is taking part in Veterans Day ceremonies across the city, today.
In the aftermath of the election, a debate about the future.
The Committee of 70 wants Philadelphians who resorted to using 'provisional' ballots in the presidential election to raise their concerns and e-mail the election watchdog group.
Big political moves underway and a possible area for compromise.
On Tuesday, gay rights activists broke a 32-state losing streak when Maryland, Maine and Washington approved same sex marriage by popular vote.
Campaign ads are no longer monopolizing the airwaves. But there's plenty of election advertising lingering on lawns and roadsides.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Monday will be a beautiful day in the Philadelphia area with sunny skies and lower humidity.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
Residents continue cleaning up after Saturday's storm knocked down trees, damaging homes and blocking streets in Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
From July 13 through August 14, the Summer Night Lights program will operate Monday through Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Penrose Recreation Center and Winchester Recreation Center.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Anh Nguyen, the owner of Winners Ice Cream in Philadelphia's Graduate Hospital neighborhood, wanted to build a place where people can celebrate wins big and small while enjoying homemade ice cream. Reporter Siafa Lewis stopped by.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Major League Baseball teamed up during All-Star Week to upgrade the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Old City and repair the faulty elevator.
The FBI returned to search for more evidence in a home in the Olney section of Philadelphia that was the last reported location of a woman who disappeared a decade ago. Last month, agents found marijuana and a stockpile of chemicals at the home on Chew Avenue, which belongs to Eugene Horsch.
Calls for Wilmington police to release body cam video from the officer who shot and killed Kadir Skinner are increasing. Attorneys for Skinner's family released video of the immediate aftermath of the July 24 shooting at 24th and Jessup streets.
Elijah Green, an 11-year-old from Philadelphia with a rare genetic condition, is excited to cheer on Phillies Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber at the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
