Culture

SS United States heads to Florida for its final chapter as an artificial reef

The historic SS United States, which has been docked in Philadelphia for decades, is finally making its last voyage down to Florida where it will be sunk as the world's largest artificial reef. Philadelphians who want to watch the departure can find details on how to catch a glimpse of the ship heading out.

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Education

Pennsylvania moves to ban cell phones in schools bell-to-bell

A new bell-to-bell cell phone ban is making its way through Pennsylvania, which would require students to put away their devices for the entire school day. The proposal is drawing attention statewide as districts weigh how to enforce the policy and what it means for students and parents.

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Politics

Made a mistake on your Pennsylvania mail ballot? Here's how to fix it

With Election Day approaching, most of Pennsylvania's 67 counties are allowing voters to correct errors on mail ballots they've already submitted — a process known as ballot curing. WHYY has a guide explaining what mistakes are fixable, how the process works, and where to go for help.

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