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Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon as this week, or later this month.
3 years ago
Democratic challenger Cerrato takes 37-vote lead over incumbent state Rep. Stephens
If Cerrato wins, Democrats will win control of the state House of Representatives.
3 years ago
Pa. House impeaches Philly DA Krasner over policies
The vote sets the stage for what would be the first Pennsylvania Senate impeachment trial in nearly three decades.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wants the hospital company fined for what he believes is a violation of court orders.
3 years ago
Philly political consultant charged with forging thousands of signatures in 2019 primary
Attorney General Josh Shapiro says Rasheen Crews forged signatures to make sure his clients made it on the ballot in the 2019 Philadelphia primary.
3 years ago
The mogul deflected questions, often joking and giving meandering answers. He insisted he didn’t have undue influence over Tesla’s board to get a $55 billion pay package.
3 years ago
‘They are exhausted’: Asylum-seekers arrive by bus in Philadelphia
Mayor Jim Kenney called Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to bus asylum-seekers to Philadelphia a “purposefully cruel policy using immigrant families … as pawns.”
3 years ago
Have Democrats flipped the Pa. House? The latest on the deciding races
With control of the Pa. state House on the line, attorneys for candidates in two still-uncalled races are haggling over whether to count several dozen provisional ballots.
3 years ago
Many parents are enraged over the decision, saying the district is making “fiscally irresponsible” decisions with taxpayer dollars to “defend” anti-LGBTQ measures.
3 years ago
Philly police may replace some officers with civilians, arbitration panel rules
A ruling upheld a change to the city charter to create public safety officers who do more routine police jobs to let cops focus on crime fighting.
3 years ago
Pa. releases anti-racist guidelines as part of teacher-prep overhaul
The standards are meant to prepare educators to work with students and families of all backgrounds and will be required as part of Pennsylvania’s teacher preparation process.
3 years ago
Calder museum breaks ground on the Parkway
A $70 million “sanctuary” dedicated to Alexander Calder and his suspended mobile sculptures is expected to open in 2024.
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Philly says it’s ready to welcome migrants sent by bus from Texas with ‘open arms’
The city will use its experience helping other immigrant arrivals to aid those being sent to Philadelphia from the Texas border.
3 years ago
What level is acceptable? Lead found in water at most Delaware schools
The state has lowered its threshold for using a fountain to 7.5 parts per billion. Parents and lawmakers questioned whether any level of lead is too much.
3 years ago
Listen 1:38Wilmington mourns death of City Councilmember Linda Gray
Wilmington City Councilmember Lisa Gray died unexpectedly Monday, after being diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
3 years ago