
Politics & Policy
Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention
Gun-control activists have been privately advocating for such an office for years and it comes as hopes of additional gun reform legislation seem unlikely.
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Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
Menendez appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to have been indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.
2 years ago
‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Gov. Shapiro said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI, and developing training programs for state employees.
2 years ago
Mayor of Newark, Del. announces his resignation in October
Mayor Stu Markham's last day in office is expected to be on October 18.
2 years ago
Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey
The Pa. candidates will share a ticket with candidates for president next year in a state that is critical to whether Dems can maintain control of the White House and Senate.
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Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
2 years ago
The Senate’s dress code just got more relaxed. Some insist on staying buttoned-up
Senate Majority Leader Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill.
2 years ago
Wildwood, New Jersey Mayor Pete Byron resigns
Last month, Byron was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $20,000 fine in a federal tax fraud case.
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Philly’s ‘pastor of the hood’ Carl Day weighs in on the 2024 election
Philadelphia pastor Carl Day says he'll vote to reelect President Joe Biden in 2024 if it means keeping former President Donald Trump out of office.
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House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
Garland's appearance comes at an unprecedented moment in the Justice Department’s history.
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Pennsylvania’s Senate wants an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to have a say on nominees
Lawmakers touted the move as a way to avoid a conflict with the Jewish holiday of Passover and to give voters more of a say in deciding presidential nominees.
2 years ago
A bipartisan bill seeks to crack down on Harrisburg’s ‘revolving door’ of lobbyists
Lawmakers and public officials can start lobbying their ex-colleagues within a year. A new bill would add another year to that ban.
2 years ago
Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year.
2 years ago
Elecciones Pa. 2023: Una guía completa de los candidatos a la Commonwealth y las Cortes Superiores
Vea quién se presenta para 2 escaños en la Corte Superior de Pensilvania y 1 en la Corte de la Commonwealth, dos poderosos tribunales de apelación de Pensilvania.
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