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Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed US President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia campaign event, with some joining him onstage ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy
- Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.
- Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.
Philly’s Sapphira Cristál placed second on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ but won Miss Congeniality
inquirer.com/entertainment/tv/sapphira-cristal-wins-rupauls-drag-race-season-16-philadelphia-reacts-20240419.html
Kennedy Family to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against RFK Jr.: Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/biden-kennedys-rfk-jr.html
In warning for Trump, Nikki Haley wins almost 17 per cent of Pennsylvania’s primary vote
smh.com.au/world/north-america/in-warning-for-trump-nikki-haley-wins-almost-17-per-cent-of-pennsylvania-s-primary-vote-20240425-p5fmfi.html
Analysis: Voters got first true 2024 week with Trump on trial, Biden on the trail
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/analysis-voters-got-first-true-2024-week-with-trump-on-trial-biden-on-the-trail/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/health/lori-george-schappell-dead.html
Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 and 2016.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/23/trump-election-integrity-2024-lies-voter-fraud/73414481007/
To compete for scarce teachers, the Mastery Charter network is bumping up its starting salaries to $60K
inquirer.com/education/mastery-charter-teacher-salary-raise-60000-20240422.html
Penguins’ Jeff Carter retires after 19 seasons: ‘It was time’: A consistent goal-scorer in his prime, Carter scored at least 25 goals eight times ...
theathletic.com/5424989/2024/04/17/penguins-jeff-carter-retires/
Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy: Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/biden-pennsylvania-ads.html
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Beloved clothing retailer plans to close 3 stores in Pa.: The company has 23 stores in Pennsylvania.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/beloved-clothing-retailer-plans-to-close-2-stores-in-pa.html
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It’s official, Wawa breaks ground on first central Pa. store: The Philadelphia-area convenience store chain said Wednesday it expects to open six stores this ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/its-official-wawa-breaks-ground-on-first-central-pa-store.html
Cutter Gauthier happy to hear cheers ahead of Ducks debut: ‘I don’t want to be a villain’
theathletic.com/5421370/2024/04/17/cutter-gauthier-ducks-debut/
Are we all saying ‘Passyunk’ wrong?: The word Passyunk today is something of a defining Philadelphia word. We found five different pronunciations.
inquirer.com/life/inq2/passyunk-pronunciation-philadelphia-20240423.html
SEPTA flips the switch on its website to highlight new ‘Metro’ branding: The goal is to have new directional signs and symbols in place before Philadelphia hosts ...
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-metro-subway-el-trolley-signs-20240424.html
Haverford College is getting $25 million from ‘the godfather of Asian private equity’ for an institute on ethics
inquirer.com/education/haverford-college-donation-board-chair-20240423.html
Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
apnews.com/article/fired-philadelphia-police-shooting-boy-dead-7693a6c7fc87cd7ada08de03998d909d
This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes
inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html
This Philly penthouse can be yours for $26 million, or $25,000 a month: Agents who sell Philadelphia's most expensive penthouses said that after a lackluster ...
inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/luxury-high-end-apartment-real-estate-sales-20240423.html
Ship repair facility to close; dozens of employees to be laid off: The facility is expected to close in June.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/ship-repair-facility-to-close-dozens-of-employees-to-be-laid-off.html
At least two people shot near Ramadan celebration in Philadelphia: The shots were fired following an argument, outside a mosque observing the end of Ramadan.
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Zayn Malik talks life on his farm and how his 3-year-old helps with the animals: Although Zayn Malik prefers to keep his private life private, the singer opened ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287777445.html
Pa’s primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in a battleground US Senate race
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/pas-primary-will-cement-casey-mccormick-as-nominees-in-a-battleground-us-senate-race.html
Quick Glance: Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate Showdown: Casey vs. McCormick
- Bob Casey and David McCormick's primary victories set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.
- The upcoming general election campaign promises to be intense, with Casey's focus on 'greedflation' and McCormick challenging his opponent's policies.
- The race holds significance in determining Senate control, with Casey as a Biden ally and McCormick endorsed by Trump, impacting the delicate Senate majority balance.
- The candidates' differing approaches to key issues like economy, immigration, and foreign policy will shape the outcome in a pivotal 2024 election year.
Zayn Malik talks life on his farm and how his 3-year-old helps with the animals: Although Zayn Malik prefers to keep his private life private, the singer opened ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287777445.html
SEPTA cancels $185 million Chinese contract for double-decker Regional Rail cars: SEPTA says the company's rail cars were plagued by problems, and the project ...
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-train-car-contract-canceled-20240412.html
The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html
N.J. Rabbi Fred Neulander, convicted of a murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife, has died in prison
inquirer.com/news/rabbi-fred-neulander-convicted-murderer-dead-nj-prison-20240419.html
Connecting community to the land: Earth Day on 52nd Street centers Lenape practices and stories
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/earth-day-west-philadelphia-indigenous-malcom-x-20240422.html
Biden to kick off Pennsylvania swing after tax day: President Biden will kick off a tour across Pennsylvania with a major address in his hometown of Scranton on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4589898-biden-to-kick-off-pennsylvania-swing-after-tax-day/
Delco’s Susan Noles weighs in as ‘Golden Bachelor’ couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce surprise divorce
inquirer.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-breakup-gerry-theresa-20240412.html
Caught on camera: Bucks Co. Taco Bell manager saves choking baby: Surveillance video captured the moment a Taco Bell manager was hailed as a hero after helping ...
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/taco-bell-manager-saves-choking-baby/3835775/
Capitals Ruthlessly End Red Wings' Playoff Dreams Just Moments After Miraculous Goal
si.com/nhl/2024/04/16/capitals-end-red-wings-playoff-dreams-miraculous-goal
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Beyond: The United States Geological Survey reported the quake around 10:23 a.m.
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/nyregion/earthquake-new-york-boston-philadelphia.html
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Best record stores in Philly: The best places to get vinyl in Philly on World Record Day (or any other day).
inquirer.com/philly-tips/best-record-stores-philadelphia.html
Quick Glance: Unwarp Vinyl Records: Tips for Record Store Day 2024
- Record Store Day is an exciting day for music enthusiasts to find rare vinyl records.
- If your vinyl record is warped, there are various methods to flatten it, including using pressure and heat.
- Alternatively, you can purchase a record flattening machine or hire a professional to unwarp your records.
- A risky method involves heating the record between glass panels in an oven and hoping it regains its shape.
1-year-old boy stabbed outside synagogue in Philly’s Rittenhouse Square: A baby boy was stabbed in the forearm on Saturday afternoon outside a synagogue in the ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/13/philly-infant-rittenhouse-square-stabbing-synagogue/
World’s oldest living conjoined twins die in Pennsylvania, aged 62: Lori and George Schappell were joined at the skull with separate bodies and lived on their ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/13/oldest-living-conjoined-twins-die-pennsylvania
Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old
- Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.
- On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
- Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.
- According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.
Why you need to hear O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, MFSB, Harold Melvin: With the Philly Soul Sound Vol. 4 concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/philly-soul-music-miller-outdoor-theatre-19412180.php
This snake had disappeared for half a century in New Jersey. It’s back. : “I was so excited I was hyperventilating,” said the herpetologist who found the first ...
inquirer.com/science/rare-queen-snake-new-jersey-found-20240422.html
The Bicentennial Bell hasn’t been seen in 10 years. Now, it’s back on display in Philly.
inquirer.com/news/bicentennial-bell-philadelphia-america-250-20240410.html
Philly DA withdraws arrest warrant for Democratic lawmaker : Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said due to new information that has come forward ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/philly-da-withdraws-arrest-warrant-for-democratic-lawmaker.html
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Pennsylvania primary: What to know before you vote, Biden back in Philadelphia: Biden's visit to Philly follows stops in Scranton and Pittsburgh earlier ...
inquirer.com/politics/election/live/joe-biden-philadelphia-pennsylvania-primary-election-20240418.html
‘Bienvenidos a la Calle 9 Welcome Benvenuti’: A new banner greets Philadelphians to the Mexican community around Ninth Street
inquirer.com/news/italian-market-philadelphia-mexican-market-20240414.html
Five takeaways from the Pennsylvania primaries: Voters went to the polls for the Pennsylvania primaries on Tuesday, cementing races up and down the ticket in ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616827-pennsylvania-donald-trump-joe-biden-david-mccormick-bob-casey-summer-lee-nikki-haley/
Joe Biden stops at Philly Wawa with Mayor Cherelle Parker: The president got an Italian hoagie with American cheese (odd), six soft pretzels ...
inquirer.com/politics/clout/joe-biden-wawa-philly-20240418.html
Meet the team of drag performers behind Philly queen Sapphira Cristál’s larger-than-life ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ looks
inquirer.com/entertainment/tv/sapphira-cristal-runway-designers-rupauls-drag-race-season-16-20240418.html
Wild coyote believed to have snatched a dog was caught in Delco: Authorities believe it may be the same animal that snatched a dog from a yard last week.
inquirer.com/life/coyote-dog-delco-broomall-20240418.html
Lawsuit settled: 2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Philadelphia
apnews.com/article/philadelphia-ghost-gun-lawsuit-settlement-0f694689dfa5f8b22c3ea39e7ea275c0
Sketch in N.Y. apartment turns out to be rare Revolutionary War drawing: The 1777 depiction of Continental Army soldiers and their female companions is set to go ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/04/14/revolutionary-war-sketch-simitiere-museum/
There’s a Philadelphia WNBA expansion bid, but no one’s saying who’s involved: Speaking at the WNBA draft, Collingswood-born commissioner Cathy Engelbert ...
inquirer.com/sports/wnba-expansion-philadelphia-cathy-engelbert-20240415.html
WrestleMania streaming options: How to catch WWE's biggest event without cable: WWE's flagship event of the year kicks off tonight in Philadelphia ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/04/06/wwe-wrestlemania-streaming-peacock/73231894007/
US NTSB probes fatal Ford Mach-E crash in Philadelphia: The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-ntsb-probes-fatal-ford-mach-e-crash-philadelphia-2024-04-10/
76ers C Joel Embiid out vs. Spurs: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will sit out Sunday's game against the host San Antonio Spurs due to injury management ...
reuters.com/sports/76ers-c-joel-embiid-out-vs-spurs-2024-04-07/
The Guy Who Shoved a Planned Parenthood Volunteer Lost His Primary. This Won’t Be the Last You Hear of Him.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/pennsylvania-primary-2024-houck-fitzpatrick-abortion-planned-parenthood.html
SEPTA’s Drexel Station reopens with major upgrades, including efforts to connect it to Amtrak’s 30th Street Station
inquirer.com/business/drexel-station-open-septa-30th-street-20240408.html
Center City SIPS, Philly’s summer-long happy hour, kicks off its 20th year anniversary in June
inquirer.com/things-to-do/center-city-sips-happy-hour-discounts-locations-2024.html
Philadelphia police shot a reportedly armed man after a domestic dispute in East Mount Airy; a hammer was recovered
inquirer.com/crime/philadelphia-police-shooting-mount-airy-20240421.html
Philly DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term, sources say: Plus: We've got news on who's paying for a Mayor Cherelle Parker "public service ...
inquirer.com/politics/clout/larry-krasner-reelection-cherelle-parker-ad-20240419.html
Chester County GOP lawsuit could block some mail ballots from being counted in Tuesday’s primary
inquirer.com/politics/election/chester-county-republican-lawsuit-elections-poll-watchers-20240419.html
Flyers’ Joel Farabee makes the cut for the U.S. national team: Joining Farabee in Czechia will be Salem County native Johnny Gaudreau and former Flyer Alex Lyon.
inquirer.com/flyers/world-championships-team-usa-joel-farabee-johnny-gaudreau-20240424.html
8 would-be robbers on dirt bikes chase, shoot teen on electric scooter in South Philly
inquirer.com/crime/south-philadelphia-teen-shot-dirtbikes-20240424.html
Man charged in wrong-way fatal crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia: The crash killed 21-year-old Thaduba Turay, who lived in Delaware County and was a junior at ...
inquirer.com/crime/i-95-fatal-drunk-driver-arrest-20240417.html
Why Biden’s fate may be settled in the Rust Belt not the Sun Belt: Democrats are looking at a 2024 Electoral College map very few of them expected.
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/biden-rustbelt-electoral-college-2024/
A reinstated Philly cop fired over domestic abuse allegations is suing the city for $100,000 in unpaid overtime
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philly-police-joseph-stevenson-overtime-lawsuit-20240415.html
Quick Glance: Reinstated Philly Cop Sues City for $100,000 in Unpaid Overtime
- Joseph Stevenson, a fired Philadelphia police sergeant, is suing the city for nearly $100,000 in overtime pay he claims he is owed for the time he was off duty.
- Stevenson was initially terminated in January 2020 after being accused of assaulting his wife. He was later reinstated with back pay after pleading no contest to reduced charges.
- In his lawsuit, Stevenson alleges that the city still owes him $98,975 of the $120,920 in overtime he would have received during the period he was not working.
- The city's decision to fire Stevenson was based on hearsay, deemed insufficient by arbitrator Thomas Leonard.
Leveling, the controversial Philly schools’ process of moving teachers based on enrollment, is ending
inquirer.com/education/leveling-philadelphia-school-district-ending-watlington-budget-20240416.html
Why it won’t be clear how many people voted ‘uncommitted’ in Philadelphia: The "uncommitted" write-in campaign might never have a full tally of how ...
inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania-primary-results-uncommitted-joe-biden-20240424.html
Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
apnews.com/article/capitals-flyers-score-401eaf1afd468a49f8f08e87702fa7f0
United, spirited, rebuilding Flyers team somehow make Game 82 matter, and played like madmen
inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-capitals-rebuild-john-tortorella-sam-ersson-20240416.html
Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania: Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson is projected to win the Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616614-ex-news-anchor-janelle-stelson-to-take-on-gop-rep-scott-perry-in-pennsylvania/
PennDot announces I-95 North reopening following bridge repair: The announcement comes five days after a tractor-trailer struck a Conrail bridge over the highway ...
inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/northbound-i95-reopen-bridge-traffic-philadelphia-20240406.html
Penn Relays 2024: Time, tickets, parking and everything you need to know before you go
inquirer.com/college-sports/penn-relays-2024-time-events-schedule-parking-racing-olympics-20240422.html
Top Democrats confident ‘blue wall’ in Midwest will save Biden: Top Democrats acknowledge that President Biden won’t win this year by the same Electoral College ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4577632-democrats-blue-wall-biden/
Shooting erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia: At least two people were shot and taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
inquirer.com/crime/ramadan-eid-shooting-parkside-west-philadelphia-20240410.html
Quick Glance: Gunfire Disrupts Philadelphia Eid Event: 3 Shot, 5 in Custody
- A celebration in Philadelphia marking the end of Ramadan turned into chaos due to gunfire.
- Three people were injured, and hundreds fled the scene.
- Five individuals, including a 15-year-old shot by police, were taken into custody.
- Authorities are investigating the shooting, which involved children, with the motive unclear.
Celebrate Wawa’s 60th anniversary with free hot coffee and other deals: Score free hot coffee and admission to the National Constitution Center for Wawa's 60th ...
inquirer.com/food/wawa-day-deals-2024-20240415.html
Philadelphia Cream Cheese ads use a visual trick to nod to the brand’s fresh ingredients
adage.com/creativity/work/philadelphia-cream-cheese-ads-use-visual-trick-nod-brands-fresh-ingredients/2552621
Philly Pretzel Factory to give away free pretzels: The Philadelphia-based chain plans to dole out more than 150,000 pretzels.
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/philly-pretzel-factory-to-give-away-free-pretzels.html
The Flyers’ power play was ‘Tortured’ all season long, just ask Taylor Swift: The parallels between the track titles and lyrics of Swift's latest album and the ...
inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-nhl-power-play-taylor-swift-tortured-20240421.html
Pa. sports fans feel bad for ‘hours’ after a loss: A loss can leave sports fans in Pennsylvania feeling despondent for hours.
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/pa-sports-fans-feel-bad-for-hours-after-a-loss.html
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Comedian Kevin Hart will play The Met in December to close out latest tour: The Philly native is coming home for a show at The Met on Dec. 4.
inquirer.com/entertainment/kevin-hart-philadelphia-acting-my-age-tour-tickets-20240416.html
Wawa pushes into central Pa.: Here are 18 proposed locations : Two years ago, convenience store giant, Wawa — known for its hoagies, coffee and breakfast ...
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/wawa-in-central-pa-here-are-15-proposed-locations.html
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Philly DA announces unit targeting repeat gun possession offenders: The unit will target gun possession, straw purchasing, and the manufacturing and distribution ...
inquirer.com/crime/philadelphia-district-attorney-gun-possession-crimes-20240415.html
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