
Politics & Policy
City Council members say the decision is legally theirs to make. But a bill to lift the rule is on hold after vocal foes descended on chambers Thursday.
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Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation
A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.
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Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released
The pair, who also hold Israeli citizenship, were the first hostages to be released, and more than 200 are still being held.
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Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid
PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.
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Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for U.S. security
Biden said he would send an urgent funding request to Congress, which is expected to be roughly $100 billion over the next year.
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Philadelphia City Council halts public comment after shouting over Hamas resolution
People against the war came to City Council to express their sides in the conflict.
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GOP’s Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say
The hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump has been unable to win, but he and his far-right allies won't step aside for a more viable GOP nominee.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers chip away at stalemate, pass bill to boost hospital and ambulance subsidies
Shapiro's office said he would sign the bill to deliver “critical funding” for emergency management services, hospitals, and nursing homes.
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Elecciones Pa. 2023: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su voto por correo
Cada votante registrado en Pensilvania tiene la opción de votar por correo. Aprenda todo lo que necesita saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 7 de noviembre.
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Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel’s relentless bombing
The deal to get aid into Gaza remains fragile, while hospitals in the sealed territory say they are on the verge of collapse.
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Proposals would end Pennsylvania’s closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters
The measures would allow independent voters to choose which political party primary they want to vote in.
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List of candidate forums and debates in Philadelphia leading up to the November election
Meet the people running for office on Nov. 7, or at least hear from them live. We’ll keep this list updated with the latest.
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GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.
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Gaza’s doctors struggle to save hospital blast survivors as Middle East rage grows
Aid workers warn the situation is growing perilous. “It’s not just that people are going hungry, people are at the risk of starvation."
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Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
The visit to Israel coincides with rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where Israel has cut off the flow of food, fuel and water.
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