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Archives: Articles

Agnes Callamard
Courts & Law

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says

The human rights organization's annual report says powerful governments, including the U.S., Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values.

1 year ago

Pa. activists outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center in North Philly
Politics & Policy

Ambivalence and protest votes: Pa. primary exposes challenges for Biden, Trump in race for president

Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.

1 year ago

mail ballots being processed
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up

A redesigned form on the outside of mail-in ballot envelopes didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately, meaning some primary votes won't count.

1 year ago

A N.J. wildfire
Weather

Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres

The wildfire burned 510 acres before it was declared fully contained.

1 year ago

A voter and child walk past campaign signs posted outside of a polling site in Doylestown, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Photo essay: Primary Election Day 2024 in the Philly region

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

1 year ago

traffic jam in N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next

New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.

1 year ago

Bryan Cutler speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Bryan Cutler survives primary challenge, Kevin Boyle loses Pa. House seat

Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.

1 year ago

Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event in Forth Worth, Texas
Politics & Policy

Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump

Haley won almost 17% of Pennsylvania's primary vote Tuesday, or 1 in 6 votes, to Trump's 83%, despite not campaigning for president since she ended her bid in early March.

1 year ago

President Biden speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.

1 year ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Politics & Policy

Bridging Blocks: Philly’s ‘missing middle’ wage jobs make career matchmaking harder, residents say

For a city of its size, Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs than New York City, Baltimore, Nashville and D.C., research from The Pew Charitable Trusts shows.

1 year ago

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A voter marks their ballot at a polling place in Bristol, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia voters approve ballot question to front the cost of lawsuits for community organizations

The ballot question asked voters if the city should help RCOs pay the costs of lawsuits.

1 year ago

A Tiger Transit electric but stops on Nassau Street
Science

‘It’s Electric’: Princeton University’s shuttle fleet serves the entire community with zero emissions

Tiger Transit’s shift to all-electric is expected to save about 500 metric tons of carbon emissions a year.

1 year ago

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Stacy Garrity and Erin McClelland
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Erin McClelland wins Democratic primary for Pa. treasurer, will face Republican Stacy Garrity this fall

McClelland defeated her Democratic primary opponent Ryan Bizzarro to win the party’s nod for state treasurer. She’ll face Garrity, the incumbent, in November.

1 year ago

Depasquale Sunday 2 box c (1) (1)
Politics & Policy

Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win Pa. attorney general primaries

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday will go head-to-head in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general in November.

1 year ago

Jennifer Gay, a TikTok content creator, sits outside the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

1 year ago

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