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Delaware Gov. John Carney signs a package of gun safety bills. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills

Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.

3 years ago

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy (seated) signs the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Cranford, N.J. The bill sets aside $2 billion for property tax relief and carries a nearly $7 billion surplus into the new year. Flanking the governor from left to right are state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio, Assembly member Eliana Pintor Marin, state Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and state Sen. Paul Sarlo. (AP photo/Mike Catalini), (
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs $50.6 billion budget with property tax relief

The giveback to taxpayers reflects Democrats’ desire to address what they and others call an “affordability crisis” in the state.

3 years ago

Rep. Minor-Brown talks into a microphone, as someone else behind her holds a megaphone in the air.
Politics & Policy

Doubling down on abortion rights: Delaware protects records of patients from other states

The measure is a strategic counterpunch to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has taken away the constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Arts & Entertainment

Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event

The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.

3 years ago

Listen 5:30
The Philadelphia skyline is pictured in a file photo.
Money

Center City businesses are rebounding from pandemic, report finds

A new report finds that heavy foot traffic has helped Center City businesses recover from the pandemic.

3 years ago

Sensors and lights are seen at the west bound toll gate of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan

A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy

The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget

Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.

3 years ago

Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant
Courts & Law

Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions

The court’s ruling could complicate the administration’s plans to combat climate change. Its proposal to regulate power plant emissions is expected by the end of the year.

3 years ago

President Biden speaks in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access

Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to block action on legislation unless it receives 60 votes.

3 years ago

Members of Local 54 of the Unite Here casino workers union picket outside the Tropicana casino
Money

Last-minute deal averts casino strike in Atlantic City

A Sunday strike deadline remains against the Hard Rock casino, but the new pacts appear to greatly increase the likelihood of a deal getting done with Hard Rock as well.

3 years ago

Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

3 years ago

A 2,000-pound crate of clams is lifted out of the Mary B. Each at Dockside Packing in Atlantic City
Community

Offshore wind farms could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%, Rutgers study suggests

The Atlantic surfclam industry generates ~$30M in yearly revenue. But a study shows offshore wind development planned for the Jersey coast could cut that income up to 25%.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts towards San Diego Padres' Blake Snell after being hit by a pitch from Snell, as he walks off the field with a trainer during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return

Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.

3 years ago

Roberto Marquez of Dallas adds a flower a makeshift memorial at the site where officials found dozens of people dead in an abandoned semitrailer containing suspected migrants, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Courts & Law

Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers

The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.

3 years ago

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