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Left to right: Lou Barletta, Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain, and Dave White
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking

Pennsylvania’s GOP frontrunners for governor have a lot in common: They want to ban most or all abortion, get rid of mail voting, and “drill baby drill.”

3 years ago

A view of runners running around a track.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, Arbor Day, Bowie’s ‘Stardust,’ and festival fun in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This weekend’s event schedule includes the return of the Penn Relays to Franklin Field, a tribute to David Bowie, and a trifecta of festivals in West Philly.

3 years ago

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Delmarva linemen at work
Community

Delmarva Power seeks second increase in natural gas delivery fee in two years

Delaware’s public advocate encouraged customers to voice their opinion on the "substantial" proposal. The company says it’s necessary to recover costs.

3 years ago

Listen 1:30
Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go

Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.

3 years ago

A migrant waits of the Mexican side of the border after United States Customs and Border Protection officers detained a couple of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on the beach, in Tijuana, Mexico, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Courts & Law

Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit

A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.

3 years ago

FILE - The Twitter application is seen on a digital device, Monday, April 25, 2022, in San Diego.  The idea that Elon Musk might want to relax Twitter’s content standards after he buys the company is downright alarming for people who have endured waves of harassment and abuse on the platform. The fear is that the hands-off approach Musk has championed will allow Twitter to become more of haven for hate speech, bullying and disinformation.   (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Community

Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit

While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted.

3 years ago

File photo: Gotham FC forward Carli Lloyd (10) in action against the North Carolina Courage during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Montclair, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Community

Carli Lloyd rejoins NJ/NY Gotham FC as minority owner

The New Jersey native joins an ownership group led by Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy.

3 years ago

wind farm offshore
Politics & Policy

Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware

The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

3 years ago

File photo of Commemorative memorabilia from the 1980 Phillies World Series championship on display at the Philadelphia History Museum. (WHYY, file)
Arts & Entertainment

Judge signals approval of plan to transfer Philly history museum to Drexel

A judge has signaled her pending approval of a plan to transfer 130,000 historic objects from Philly’s history museum to the private university.

3 years ago

Rape kits
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference
Courts & Law

Trump appeals New York contempt ruling, $10K per day fine

Trump’s lawyer filed a notice of appeal with the appellate division of the state’s trial court, making good on her pledge to challenge Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling.

3 years ago

A rally calling for an end to gun violence brings together Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers, joining students, family members of victims of gun violence, and advocates at the steps of the state Capitol. April 26, 2022. (Dan Gleiter / PennLive)
Politics & Policy

CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’

The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.

3 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits at a table
Politics & Policy

Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation

A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most essential export as leverage.

3 years ago

Martha Stringer shows some of Kimberly's art from high school in their home
Courts & Law
WITF

Bucks County, prison guards sued for pepper spraying, restraining woman with mental illness

A Yardley couple is suing Bucks County and 10 county jail employees over what they allege were civil rights violations against their daughter, 29-year-old Kim Stringer.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Billions in surplus have Pa. lawmakers thinking business tax cut

Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would reduce the corporate net income rate from 10% to 9%, and if the state's revenues are sufficient, down to 8% by 2025.

3 years ago

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