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Kevin McCarthy, Tom Emmer, Elise Stefanik
Politics & Policy

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17.

3 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Major cases await, as they always do. There are challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms.

3 years ago

Chester County, Pa. election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes

Shapiro’s recent executive order has drawn complaints from Republicans. They're concerned about non-US citizens and minors being able to register.

3 years ago

Matt Gaetz appears before the House Rules Committee
Politics & Policy

Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says

Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.

3 years ago

A teacher looks at a students' work on the desk in front of her.
Community

A program that’s helped launch nearly 800 Delaware entrepreneurs gets financial boost

West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher program is getting $300,000 to add classes and expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.

3 years ago

From left, Interim PPD Commissioner John Stanford, District Attorney of Philadelphia Larry Krasner and others participate in a panel, seated at a table, with a slideshow visible behind them.
Community

Philly activists, police, and politicians discuss blueprint to stem gun violence

On Saturday, community activists, policymakers, and law enforcement officials talked about how to reduce shootings in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor noncommittal on greenhouse gas strategy as climate task force finishes work

Shapiro appointed the task force to consider former Gov. Wolf's regulation to make Pa. the first major fossil fuel state to adopt carbon pricing over power plant emissions.

3 years ago

A view of the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.

3 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

3 years ago

Dancers onstage
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season

The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.

3 years ago

Cesar Viveros poses for a photo in front of a mural and installation at the Delaware Art Museum
Arts & Entertainment

Empowering voices: Philadelphia artist bridging communities and culture through art in Wilmington

Cesar Viveros is transforming Wilmington through murals and workshops that celebrate Latino culture and foster unity and appreciation.

3 years ago

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Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown
Health

Norristown hospital ‘abruptly’ slashes behavioral health staff and services for older adults

The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago, nurses said.

3 years ago

Drones are displayed on a table
Politics & Policy

Philly considering drones for community policing

Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.

3 years ago

Cars are trapped in flooded water
Weather
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N.J. Governor Murphy declares state of emergency as heavy rain inundates NYC area

The state of emergency declaration went into effect at 3 p.m. for all 21 counties in the Garden State, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the storm.

3 years ago

JoAnne A. Epps speaking at a podium
Education

Hundreds gather to celebrate JoAnne A. Epps, the beloved late Temple University president

Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.

3 years ago

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