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4 council members at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Kensington Caucus formed in Philadelphia City Council

The group of council members vows to help address issues like homelessness and drug abuse in the Kensington and Harrowgate areas.

2 years ago

Surveillance video
Courts & Law

Authorities capture man accused of taking gun from scene of fatal Philadelphia police shooting

He’s charged with tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice, and a weapon offense. It wasn't clear if Quinones-Mendez has retained an attorney.

2 years ago

In this April 12, 2006, file photo, flags wave near the Chicago Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago. More than 200 reporters, photographers and other staffers with the Chicago Tribune and six other newsrooms around the nation began a 24-hour strike Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 to protest years of “slow-walked” contract negotiations and to demand fair wages.
Community

More than 200 staffers with Chicago Tribune and 6 other newsrooms begin 24-hour strike

The striking workers are employees of Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that has been buying up newspapers across the country.

2 years ago

foldable voting booths
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania automatic voter registration boosts sign-ups, but not a political party, data shows

If anything, the new automatic voter registration system — which is the subject of a lawsuit by Republican lawmakers — has favored the GOP.

2 years ago

File photo: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, on Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. A Delaware judge this week invalidated Elon Musk's $55.8 billion Tesla pay package, saying it is too big and that Musk set the terms with a complaint board.
Courts & Law

Musk wants Tesla investors to vote on switching the carmaker’s corporate registration from Delaware to Texas

He moved Tesla’s headquarters to Austin, Texas, from California in 2021.

2 years ago

Anthony Wright
Courts & Law

Few are held responsible for wrongful convictions. Can a Philadelphia police perjury case stick?

DA Larry Krasner is hoping the pending perjury trial of three retired PPD detectives could provide some rare accountability.

2 years ago

Signage is affixed at the YouTube Space offices in Los Angeles
Community

A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn’t taken down sooner

“It’s another example of the blatant failure of these companies to protect us,” said Alix Fraser. “We can’t trust them to grade their own homework.”

2 years ago

Brittany Davis, Patricia Floyd and Walter DeShields in the Bristol Riverside Theater production of
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Black History Month, NoLibs Restaurant Week, Freezefest and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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The boardwalk at Ocean City, N.J. May 30, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Ocean City Council limits street performances on boardwalk, raises fee to $200

“Boardwalk entertainers” will only be permitted to perform within two “designated entertainment zones” between May 1 and October 31.

2 years ago

The exterior of Penn Museum in West Philadelphia.
Community

Penn Museum has laid to rest 19 skulls from its Morton Cranial Collection

This historic collection of 19th century skulls — acquired by unethical means for racist research — is beginning to be laid to rest, over protests.

2 years ago

Listen 1:40
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Bold and targeted action’: Legislative package seeks to protect Philly renters and homeowners

The bills are part of City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s “Defying Displacement” campaign.

2 years ago

Listen 1:00
The Oak Lane Court apartment building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues

Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.

2 years ago

New Jersey Turnpike
Urban Planning

N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%

What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?

2 years ago

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National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

U.S. blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals

The Sunday drone attack on a military base in Jordan killed the three troops and injured at least 40 others.

2 years ago

File photo James Biden arrives at the White House to attend the State Dinner for South Korea, Oct. 13, 2011, in Washington. James Biden will appear before Republicans for a private interview In February 2024 as lawmakers seek to regain some momentum in their monthslong impeachment inquiry into his brother, President Joe Biden.
Politics & Policy

James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the president

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced Wednesday that James Biden will come to Capitol Hill on Feb. 21.

2 years ago

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