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Inside the Delaware legislature
Politics & Policy

Back in session: Delaware lawmakers return to Dover with new look General Assembly

After last year’s marijuana veto, lawmakers expect a reprise of the legalization effort in Dover this year.

3 years ago

Listen 1:00
Philly skyline
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philadelphia landlord settles a pair of housing discrimination lawsuits

The agreement comes roughly a month after Pro-Managed LLC was sued in federal court.

3 years ago

A group of people are gathered on a street lined with rowhomes.
Community

‘Guns Down’ rally shines spotlight on dearth of support for Wilmington families reeling from violence

Shootings and homicides fell dramatically in Wilmington in 2022, but church, community, and political leaders say there’s still far too much carnage.

3 years ago

Two people guide a ballot into a machine.
Politics & Policy

Plan to move up Pennsylvania presidential primary designed to make voters’ pick more relevant

An earlier primary date would give the Keystone State more of a say in the presidential nomination process for candidates from both parties.

3 years ago

A close-up of Josh Shapiro speaking.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro names picks for agriculture, parks and environmental agencies

Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is sticking with two members of his predecessor’s Cabinet to oversee state parklands and agricultural matters.

3 years ago

A group of people stand around a podium, some holding signs. The ocean is visible in the background.
Community

Groups seek probe of N.Y.-N.J. whale deaths amid wind power prep

Dead whales have been found in Atlantic City, Strathmere and Keansburg in New Jersey, and Rockaway Beach and Amagansett, New York.

3 years ago

The cast of ''1776'' (from left) Sushma Saha, Sara Porkalob, Mehry Eslaminia, Gisela Adisa, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Elizabeth A. Davis, Becca Ayers, Brooke Simpson, and Oneika Phillips
Arts & Entertainment

‘1776’ comes home to Philly for the launch of the Broadway musical tour

The revival of the 1969 musical updates the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a cast representing multiple races, genders, and ethnicities.

3 years ago

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Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora (left) and incumbent Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes
Politics & Policy

Trenton mayor backs incumbent for Mercer County executive

Hughes is running for his sixth term as county executive. But he will need to beat a spirited challenge from Benson, who announced his candidacy in December.

3 years ago

George Mink Jr. shows his COVID Reset t-shirt at his home in Delaware County, Pa
Health

Changes that eased access to health care during the pandemic will soon be reversed

Several programs that lowered barriers to health care and services during the pandemic are about to end, leaving patients and experts worried about the fallout.

3 years ago

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(From left) Donald Camp, Aziz Nathoo, Rabbi Linda Holtzman, Lucy Duncan, and the Rev. Naomi Washington Leapheart take part in the Truth Telling Project on Monday at Rodeph Shalom, at 615 N. Broad St.
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia hosts area faith leaders to explore reparations

The various congregations will work to create action plans that will become concrete blueprints for each group to make reparations a reality.

3 years ago

The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy bars TikTok, other platforms from state devices

Monday's decision applies to state agencies under the executive branch and comes as a third of U.S. states have moved to prohibit the platform on government devices.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi is photographed at the speaker's podium, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Smith)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Republican lawmaker turns on Democrat he helped win Pa. speakership

A letter sent to Rozzi on Monday by Representative Jim Gregory says “bonds of trust" between the two have been broken.

3 years ago

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021
Community

NWSL bans 4 from coaching, takes other disciplinary actions

The league announced disciplinary action against several other individuals and teams in response to an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct.

3 years ago

Governor Murphy hold up signed gun safety legislation
Courts & Law

Judge temporarily blocks parts of N.J.’s controversial new concealed carry law

The injunction follows a lawsuit from gun rights groups challenging the constitutionality of a rule that makes it illegal to carry a handgun in several “sensitive places.”

3 years ago

File photo: President Joe Biden waves before boarding Air Force One at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas
Courts & Law

D.O.J. reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.

3 years ago

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