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CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall

Amanpour became the network's most prominent journalist to publicly criticize the decision to host Donald Trump for a town hall in New Hampshire last week.

2 years ago

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Government Accountability
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Pentagon leak suspect was warned multiple times about mishandling of classified information

Justice Department lawyers made the disclosure Wednesday in a court papers urging a magistrate judge to keep Jack Teixeira behind bars while he awaits trial.

2 years ago

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How national media framed the Philadelphia mayor’s race: A potential ‘progressive takeover’

In the weeks before the primary, the local contest was hot political news.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

What might constitute a dental emergency, anyway?

There’s nothing like a toothache to take you out of your own celebration.

2 years ago

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New Delaware homes would have capability to charge electric vehicles under Senate bill

The measure piggybacks off one already in effect in the state’s most populous county. Even skeptics say it saves consumers thousands of dollars in upfront costs.

2 years ago

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Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

The measure is more sweeping than bans put in place in nearly half the states and by the U.S. federal government that prohibit TikTok on government devices.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Politics

The Towamencin fight to stop a sewer sale continues: Voters support a new local law that prohibits privatization

The suburban Philadelphia township is one of the many Pennsylvania communities battling the privatization of public water and sewer systems.

2 years ago

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Economy
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Proposed Pa. budget nearly quadruples funding for local government cooperation

In his first budget as governor, Shapiro has pitched a 266% funding boost to the Municipal Assistance Program.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking in front of a George Floyd mural.
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

Cherelle Parker’s keys to victory in Philly mayoral race: Door-knocking and individualism

With relatively low turnout, the crowded mayoral election turned into a contest of who could bring out the most voters.

2 years ago

Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, Tom DiBello, and Liz Ferry.
Elections
Pennsylvania

Winder, Makhija win Democratic primary in Montco commissioners race; DiBello, Ferry take it for Republicans

Winder, Makhija, DiBello, and Ferry will proceed to the November general election, running for two seats and the control of the three-seat board of commissioners.

2 years ago

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Elections
Philadelphia

‘Democracy is important’: Vignettes from Election Day in Philly

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

2 years ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Ed Brown wins Upper Darby’s Democratic mayoral primary, will face Republican Brian Burke in general

Democrat Ed Brown will face off against Republican Brian Burke in the general election in November.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Stefan Roots declares victory over Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in Chester primary

The race had not officially been called as of Tuesday night.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker makes history with Philly mayoral primary win

The former City Council member is on track to become first Black woman elected to office.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Democrat Heather Boyd defeats Republican Katie Ford in Delco special election

With a crucial win in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district, Democrats retain control over the chamber.

2 years ago

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