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Philly Art Commission continues to challenge Cobbs Creek Golf Course renovation
Commissioners heard plans for a driving range and education center for a third time. One called the development team’s preparation “troubling.”
3 years ago
Primary voters send two prominent Delaware lawmakers into involuntary retirement
Colin Bonini had been in the state Senate since 1995 and was the GOP’s nominee for governor in 2016. Larry Mitchell was a 16-year veteran and House Majority Whip.
3 years ago
One union rejects deal days ahead of rail strike deadline
A strike would intensify snarls in the nation’s supply chain that have contributed to rising prices.
3 years ago
Key Pizza destroyed in East Kensington building collapse
The building collapsed Wednesday morning at Memphis and York streets in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
‘A theft of taxpayer resources’: Delco still paying to fend off election fraud lawsuits from 2020
In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is 15-0 fighting off election-related lawsuits from 2020 — some of which are still active. All of that winning has come at a cost.
3 years ago
Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights
The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.
3 years ago
Temple professor continues long legal journey to sue FBI for wrongful prosecution
The FBI’s accusations against Temple’s Xiaoxing Xi fell apart after he was arrested. He went to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Philly to hold the agency accountable.
3 years ago
Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice
John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.
3 years ago
‘La Guagua 47’ is a love letter to Philly’s Latino community
Alba Martínez’s film had help from more than 100 community members and artists throughout Philly. The short film is set to debut at the Kimmel Center.
3 years ago
School officials are optimistic about the future of the district after evading the teacher shortage crisis.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House votes to hold Philly DA in contempt
The resolution accuses DA Krasner of showing “willful refusal” on multiple occasions to comply with the subpoena for materials relating to Philadelphia's rising gun crisis.
3 years ago
Bill Richardson visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed
Richardson is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations.
3 years ago
Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary
McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.
3 years ago
New Jersey commission, unions agree to ‘more affordable’ health benefits premium hike
The statehouse demonstration came one day before a N.J. commission is expected to vote on a proposal to increase health benefit premiums for thousands of state workers.
3 years ago
Philly Jeopardy! champ honored by city ahead of Tournament of Champions
Ryan Long went from a rideshare driver to a big winner on the nationally syndicated game show. Now, he’s ready to take on other Jeopardy! champions.
3 years ago