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Kathy McGuiness (left) and AG Kathy Jennings
Courts & Law

Split decision for ex-auditor McGuiness: Delaware Supreme Court upholds 1 conviction, reverses another

Kathy McGuiness received a “fair trial,” the court ruled. She stands convicted of conflict of interest, and prosecutors are mulling whether to retry her for misconduct.

1 year ago

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A Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker
Money

Thousands of U.S. Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes

"When one worker rises up," said a spokesperson for Justice for App Workers, "it brings courage to another workers."

1 year ago

University of Delaware's campus in Newark
Politics & Policy

City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student

State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.

1 year ago

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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

Penn to become first Ivy League to offer AI degree, looks to ‘train the leaders’ in emerging field

Penn believes the undergraduate degree program will allow for “students to unlock AI's potential.”

1 year ago

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A close-up of a vehicle charging with an electric charger.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly launches training program to grow and diversify electric vehicle workforce

A pre-apprenticeship program will aim to help people become electricians focused on electric vehicle chargers.

1 year ago

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Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that

A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.

1 year ago

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Philadelphila Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel at WHYY
Courts & Law

Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets

Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.

1 year ago

Beds fill a homeless shelter inside a convention center
Community

HUD’s ‘largest ever’ grant expands homelessness programming across U.S.: Pennsylvania and New Jersey receive millions

HUD announced $3.16 billion in grants to support more than 7,000 projects and community efforts to curb homelessness in the U.S.

1 year ago

The Jackie Robinson patch is seen on a Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, April 15, 2023
Courts & Law

45-year-old man arrested in Jackie Robinson statue theft was not motivated by race, police say

Police say they're confident the crime was unrelated to race but that the motive appeared to be financial.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist

The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.

1 year ago

A closeup of an
Politics & Policy

Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results

See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.

1 year ago

An illustration of Heather Honey.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country

An investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.

1 year ago

Jim Prokopiak poses for a photo
Politics & Policy

Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election

The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.

1 year ago

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David McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress

Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.

1 year ago

Nicole Heaston, performing in the world premiere of “The Listeners” at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, in Oslo, Norway in 2022. (Courtesy of Opera Philadelphia)
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia announces new season without fall festival

The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.

1 year ago

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