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A bipartisan bill seeks to crack down on Harrisburg’s ‘revolving door’ of lobbyists
Lawmakers and public officials can start lobbying their ex-colleagues within a year. A new bill would add another year to that ban.
2 years ago
Elecciones Pa. 2023: Una guía completa de los candidatos a la Commonwealth y las Cortes Superiores
Vea quién se presenta para 2 escaños en la Corte Superior de Pensilvania y 1 en la Corte de la Commonwealth, dos poderosos tribunales de apelación de Pensilvania.
2 years ago
Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz says it initiated the recall after it received several consumer complaints, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported.
2 years ago
Hundreds mourn JoAnne Epps following Temple leader’s sudden death
"She served Philadelphia,” said city School Board President Reginald Streater. “She served the students of Temple University."
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Democrats again secure one-vote Pa. House majority after Powell wins special election
The vacancy was created when progressive state Rep. Sara Innamorato resigned to focus on her run for Allegheny County executive.
2 years ago
Penn grads to launch reimagined corner store for Philly families in need
The Community Grocer is expected to open next year with hopes of expanding the experimental concept in the future.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11‘Transforming the art form of ceramics’: Philly artist Roberto Lugo wins $250,000 Heinz Award
The Heinz Award, with its quarter-million dollar purse, was given to the Philly artist who makes ceramics depicting urban life.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11Southwest Philly recreation center to receive $25 million makeover
The Kingsessing playground will receive a complete redo, including an athletic field, a new HVAC system, and ADA-compliant equipment.
2 years ago
Patrick Heron retired from the PPD in 2019. Between 2022 and 2023, he’s been arrested three times on more than 200 charges of sexual crimes.
2 years ago
JoAnne A. Epps, Temple’s acting president, dies after falling ill on campus
The 72-year-old, a fixture of the university, had taken the helm in April following President Jason Wingard's resignation.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Ray Epps, center of a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, is charged with a misdemeanor over the Capitol riot
Epps says he was falsely accused by Fox of being a government agent whipping up trouble that would be blamed on President Donald Trump's supporters. Fox hasn't commented.
2 years ago
Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine ‘be carved up’
Biden is scheduled to host talks Thursday at the White House with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
2 years ago
Bail revoked for Mark Dial, Philadelphia police officer charged in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
Officer Mark Dial was charged with murder and was later released on $50,000 bail on September 8.
2 years ago
Elecciones Pa. 2023: Una guía completa de los candidatos a la Corte Suprema del estado
En las elecciones del 7 de noviembre, el demócrata Daniel McCaffery y la republicana Carolyn Carluccio competirán para ocupar un asiento vacante en la Corte Suprema de Pa.
2 years ago
To veto or not? Philly Mayor Jim Kenney unhappy with City Council injection site ban
Kenney wouldn’t commit to vetoing legislation that would ban the sites in most of Philadelphia. It passed with a veto-proof margin.
2 years ago