Robby Brod
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Thousands of volunteers to help Pa. voters, protect against intimidation on Election Day
The Pennsylvania Election Protection Coalition will station about 2,000 volunteers at voting sites across the commonwealth to answer questions about election rules and to ensure all votes are counted. → Read More
Pa. says ‘overwhelming majority of ballots’ will be counted three days after Election Day
Pa. Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar said she expects the “overwhelming majority of ballots” to be tabulated three days after Election Day. → Read More
Community College of Philadelphia cancels classes on Election Day to promote student voting
Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University are altering class schedules on Nov. 3, encouraging students to cast their votes. → Read More
Tired Hands brewery tells how to cast a ballot with ‘I Voted Today’ beer
During the election run-up, the Ardmore brewing company’s American pale ale features a label that doubles as a sticker you can peel off and wear. → Read More
Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones supports call to fill Devil’s Pool with rocks
There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action. → Read More
Pa. unemployment offices have doubled staff, but thousands still waiting on claims
Tens of thousands of Pa. workers are still trying to receive unemployment compensation as those processing claims work seven days a week. → Read More
Tens of thousands of unemployed Pennsylvanians still waiting for benefits
Tens of thousands of Pa. workers are still trying to receive unemployment compensation as most of the state is in the “green phase” of COVID-19 recovery. → Read More
Philly’s immigrant-led orgs step up to fight COVID hunger with comfort food
"During these difficult times, our palates turn to those foods we’re most comfortable with and that we grew up with." → Read More
Purim, ‘the underdog of Jewish holidays,’ gets a musical treatment
“A Very Awesome Purim” tells the story of the holiday entirely through parodies of Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more. → Read More
Central Bucks District closes five schools over coronavirus exposure
Coronavirus exposure closes five schools in the Central Bucks School District out of an “abundance of caution,” no cases in Pa. confirmed yet. → Read More
When every second counts, bilingual firefighters make the difference in Chesco
Union Fire Company has struggled to serve its Latino community in the past, but new efforts to recruit Spanish-speakers are making progress. → Read More
‘The Care We Share’ helps families navigate their children’s complex new medical needs
A new guide gathers information and resources to assist parents with the challenge of providing care in the home. → Read More
For 2020, Philadelphia hopes to build on 2018 record-breaking young voter turnout
The number of young voters showing up in Philly doubled from 2014 to 2018. Now, the city is looking to increase youth engagement even more ahead of the 2020 election. → Read More
Chesco Historical Society wins six-figure prize in national women’s history contest
The building that houses the historical society was home to Pennsylvania's first women's rights convention in 1852, about 70 years before the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. → Read More
Care packages help Delaware foster kids adjust to getting uprooted
This year’s “My Blue Duffel” volunteer event in Newark yielded more than 450 care packages for Delaware children entering the foster care system. → Read More
‘Silver tsunami’ of manufacturing retirements pushes Pa. to prioritize STEM education
The problem is especially dire in Berks County, where thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs need to be filled in coming years as baby boomers retire. → Read More
Delco Council candidates debate for first time in testy race
The six candidates for Delaware County Council debated each other Thursday night. There will be two more debates ahead of the November 5th election. → Read More
‘You have a voice’: Young Philly writers take a stand against gun violence
Members of Mighty Writers presented an original booklet containing student writings about how violence has affected them and their communities. → Read More
Colorblind videographer surprised on air with color-corrective glasses
A Neumann University student videographer was surprised during a live newscast with color-corrective glasses purchased by his classmates. → Read More
Resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor prompts celebration in North Philly
Dozens of Philadelphia Puertorriqueños sang, danced, and gave speeches celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico’s scandal-entangled governor. → Read More