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Senator Tom Carper speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

D.C. statehood effort gets renewed push from Delaware senator

Supporters of the D.C. statehood effort say it’s an injustice for more than 700,000 residents living there to not have voting representation in Congress

3 years ago

Listen 1:12
A school hallway with motion blur of students.
Education

Students push N.J. lawmakers to engage disconnected youth, in effort to curb high school dropout rate

Students want better investment and attention on 100,000 New Jersey young people who don’t attend school or have a job.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith
Community
6abc

Eagles vs. 49ers: NFC Championship tickets at the Linc sell out in minutes

Tickets Swooped Up! We are told tickets for Sunday afternoon's game at Lincoln Financial Field between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers sold out in minutes.

3 years ago

County officials including County Executive Brian Hughes, at a ribbon cutting to welcome Frontier Airlines to Trenton-Mercer Airport in 2017
Politics & Policy

Mercer County repeatedly failed to file payroll taxes on time and lacked a properly credentialed CFO. That cost taxpayers nearly $4.5 million

The county’s chief financial officer “did not hold, or even apply for” a required certification during his entire tenure, per the report.

3 years ago

Mike Pence speaks at a podium with his hands raised.
Politics & Policy

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s home, lawyer says

Pence told the Associated Press in August that he did not take any classified information with him when he left office.

3 years ago

Former Philly Mayor John Street gestures while sitting next to Philly mayoral candidate Rebecca Rhynhart
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart

Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus is seen traveling down a street in Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After rider pushback, SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ until 2024

Some residents have voiced opposition to SEPTA's proposed changes, arguing they would negatively impact Black and brown transit riders the most.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker

From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.

3 years ago

A bus leaves the Midvale depot in Nicetown
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal

The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.

3 years ago

Police tape is placed near the scene of a shooting Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay, Calif
Community

Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested

The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

3 years ago

The theme for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show is ''Garden Electric.''
Arts & Entertainment

Flower Show to light up Convention Center with ‘Garden Electric’

A preview of the Flower Show’s return to the Convention Center highlighted multi-media projections and sound in “The Garden Electric.”

3 years ago

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A law enforcement officer walks outside the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa
Community

Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting

About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.

3 years ago

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor
Politics & Policy

Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law

Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.

3 years ago

The exterior of SEPTA's HQ building
Urban Planning

SEPTA gets pushback on ‘Bus Revolution’ plans at City Council hearing

Opponents of the SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution’ said the plan would make it more difficult to use the transit system, especially for students and seniors.

3 years ago

People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

4 Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

A Washington D.C. jury found Joseph Hackett, Robert Minuta, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo guilty on Monday.

3 years ago

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