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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How Philly’s City Council election works, and who’s running

There are nine candidates for seven at-large seats, and you get to vote for five.

2 years ago

RFK Jr. speaking at a podium
Elections

RFK Jr. announces his presidential candidacy as an independent in Philly

He is abandoning his Democratic primary bid after accusing the DNC of “rigging” the party’s primary against him and threatening that he might need to consider alternatives.

2 years ago

Palestinians inspect the rubble in Rafah refugee camp, Gaza Strip
International
Military
Philadelphia

Delaware Valley leaders voice support for Israel as it declares war following surprise attack from Hamas

New Jersey’s attorney general said law enforcement will be increasing patrols in “sensitive areas” out of an “abundance of caution.”

2 years ago

Palestinians inspect the rubble of the West mosque destroyed after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, early Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
International
Public Safety

Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages

More than two days after Hamas launched its surprise attack from Gaza, the military said Monday that the fighting within Israel had largely died down for now.

2 years ago

An Israeli soldier walks by a house destroyed by Hamas militants in Kibbutz Be'eri
International
Public Safety

What to know on the sixth day of the war between Israel and Hamas

Palestinians say civilians are paying the price in strikes on Gaza, a small coastal strip of land packed with 2.3 million residents.

2 years ago

Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
International
Military
Politics

Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack

The declaration on Sunday portended greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 900 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.

2 years ago

Rev. Beaman delivers a benediction at President Biden's inauguration
Delaware
Government
International
National
Religion

Wilmington preacher who gave Biden’s inaugural benediction will chair president’s council on African Diaspora Engagement

Bishop Beaman is currently serving his church in Africa but said “God would help me to compartmentalize my life” to fulfill his new role in the administration.

2 years ago

Capitol building
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

House approves bill to move Pa.’s 2024 primary but rejects voter ID expansion, other election reforms

The state House has sent the upper chamber a bill to change the date of the 2024 presidential primary to April 2. It’s unclear how the state Senate will respond.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Government
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro crosses partisan school choice divide

Gov. Josh Shapiro's support has raised Pennsylvania’s profile in the national voucher debate and given advocates optimism that the program will eventually become law.

2 years ago

File photo: Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers speaks at a campaign stop, Oct. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. A man illegally brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol on Wednesday, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, a spokesperson for the state said Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
Government
Gun Violence
National

Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle

The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time.

2 years ago

The Pa. Capitol building
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania
WITF

Pa. House, in contentious session, moves state budget forward

The bills now head to the state Senate, which returns Oct. 16.

2 years ago

Tollbooth on the highway
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Taxes

Pennsylvania could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of Turnpike toll scofflaws

The bill would would allot the money as long as it was not first subject to other claims such as unpaid state taxes, child support, or court-ordered restitution for crimes.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Elections
Government
Law
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Automatic voter registration in Pa. draws GOP lawsuit threats, but little action

Republicans are threatening to sue Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over automatic voter registration, but the admin appears to be on solid legal ground.

2 years ago

File photo: Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks at the Major Joseph R. ''Beau'' Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center in New Castle, Del.
Delaware
Elections
Politics

Delaware Gov. Carney says he’s ‘seriously considering’ running for mayor of Wilmington

The pervasive rumor in recent weeks has been that Mayor Mike Purzycki would not seek re-election. That became official Wednesday.

2 years ago

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Election workers, left, check in voters before they cast their ballots in the Pennsylvania primary in Philadelphia
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania House proposes April 2 for presidential primary, 2 weeks later than Senate wants

The bill passed narrowly, 13-12, and goes to the full House for a floor vote.

2 years ago

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