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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Delaware agencies give more details on $181K state employee embezzlement as lawmakers press them over lack of transparency

Letters obtained by WHYY News acknowledge state oversight responsibility while arguing that not disclosing the embezzlement was the right move.

2 years ago

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Nadine Menendez
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife excused from court after cancer surgery

Nadine Menendez was scheduled to attend a pretrial hearing next Wednesday in Manhattan federal court. Judge Sidney H. Stein said she can skip the hearing.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Politics & Policy

New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder to access some documents, according to critics.

2 years ago

the Schuylkill River
Science

Montco officials say an unused dam along the Schuylkill in Norristown could provide green energy for the county

The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.

2 years ago

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Ashley Ehasz
Politics & Policy

Trump’s conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?

Key voices — some within Biden’s campaign headquarters — believe leading Democrats should lean into Trump’s felony conviction. But others favor a more cautious approach.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly City Council advances legislation requiring eviction contractors to carry licenses

The bill was introduced following a string of violent incidents involving deputy landlord-tenant officers last year.

2 years ago

Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Free Library fired Author Event staff before they could quit

In a confusing couple of days, a breakdown inside the Free Library led to opposing postings about the future of the Author Event series.

2 years ago

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Pa. State Trooper car
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses cruelty charges against Pa. trooper who hit horse with patrol vehicle in Chester County

A judge dismissed felony charges against Cpl. Michael Perillo, who in 2021 hit the loose animal multiple times and pinned it to the pavement, where it was then euthanized.

2 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The cleanup of every Philly block has started. Here’s what to expect

The cleanup started this week in the River Wards neighborhoods. North Philly is next, followed by West, Southwest and South Philly.

2 years ago

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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Arts & Entertainment

Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly

The Odunde Festival, Art for the Cash Poor and West Philly Porchfest are some of the things happening this weekend.

2 years ago

Robert Menendez speaks at a desk
Politics & Policy

Incumbent Rob Menendez wins primary election in N.J.’s 8th Congressional District

The race was overshadowed by the federal corruption and bribery trial of Menendez’s father, but that did not derail his son’s campaign.

2 years ago

Herb Conaway
Politics & Policy

Conaway wins Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The longtime assemblyman and director of the Burlington County Health Department bested his colleague Carol Murphy.

2 years ago

Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

Congressman Andy Kim wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary race

His victory comes after a bruising start to the primary, when a battle between him and New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy began to take shape.

2 years ago

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Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

FBI investigator gives jury at Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial an inside account of surveillance

William-Thompson's testimony about the Washington dinner highlights a key facet of the indictment against Menendez.

2 years ago

University of the Arts (Billy Penn/file)
Education

University of the Arts president resigns as questions swirl over abrupt closure

Four days after announcing the school would shut down imminently, and during a constantly evolving crisis, Kerry Walk stepped down.

2 years ago

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