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The exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers hand out millions in public contracts to law firms that fill their campaign coffers

The mutually beneficial system, entirely legal, enriches the campaigns of Pa. lawmakers, who in turn hire firms for all types of legal matters — and all paid for by taxpayers.

5 years ago

Shoppers walk on South Street
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Pew dashboard for Philly economy finds jobs down 8% since before pandemic

The tool provides a regularly updated look at the local economy, with results that can be filtered by ZIP code, industries, and other factors.

5 years ago

A coal-fired RWE power plant steams on a sunny day
Politics & Policy

Energy agency urges bigger global push to cut emissions

The International Energy Agency warns the world isn't on track to contain climate change and that new investment is needed to “jolt the energy system onto a new set of rails."

5 years ago

Truck traffic from Canada waits to cross the border
Politics & Policy

U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.

5 years ago

A rat is pictured in Hunting Park.
Community
6abc

Rats are running wild in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood

"It jumped up on my couch and went on the floor, and it had claws," said Nydra Skinner of the rat problem.

5 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

These Italian Americans want Philly’s Chris Columbus statues taken down

Italian Americans have a crucial role in speaking out against the myth that we all support Columbus, or that his symbols and monuments honor us.

5 years ago

Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Health

Delco Council to vote on establishment of health department — pending state approval in January 2022

Delco’s health department could be created this month, but it won’t have any power until the Pennsylvania Department of Health gives the final stamp of approval.

5 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., right, speaks while Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli listens during a gubernatorial debate at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Glassboro, N.J.
Politics & Policy

COVID, systemic racism among top issues at final debate between Murphy, Ciattarelli

Another debate, another clear contrast between Democratic incumbent New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

FILE - In this May 6, 2018 file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I.
Science

To oldly go: Shatner, 90, inspires with real-life space trip

As William Shatner prepares to be beamed up at age 90 for his first real-life spaceflight, he’s bringing out the awe in people around a rural Texas spaceport.

5 years ago

Brandywine School District special education teacher Jahsha Tabron was named Delaware's teacher of year during a ceremony in Dover Monday night
Education

‘Love and learning have no limits.’ Special education teacher honored as Delaware’s top of the class

Brandywine School District special education teacher Jahsha Tabron credits her success to collaboration and willingness to change.

5 years ago

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Politics & Policy

Delaware auditor pleads not guilty in felony indictment amid calls for resignation

Delaware Auditor Kathy McGuinness was arraigned in court Tuesday on charges including fraud and witness intimidation. Her lawyer says the indictment is full of “half-truths.”

5 years ago

The Gloria Casarez mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz at 12th and Locust streets was painted over on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. (Photo by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Historical Commission official resigns, says Kenney meddled in vote over LGBTQ, African American landmark

The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.

5 years ago

Both sides of a highway jam-packed with cars
Money

Why gas prices are on the rise in the Philadelphia region, across the U.S.

Gas prices are rising in the Philadelphia region and across the country, with the average U.S. price of regular gas up 7 cents over the past two weeks.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘He said he could have me replaced’: City official alleges threat from Johnny Doc

The second week of testimony began Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of Philly union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon.

5 years ago

Fans wearing masks walk through security at the Wells Fargo Center
Community
6abc

Wells Fargo Center calls on Sixers, Flyers stars to explain new Code of Conduct

The arena released a YouTube video that lays it all out, featuring players like the Flyers' Cam Atkinson and the 76ers' Matisse Thybulle and Danny Green.

5 years ago

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