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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia mayor orders city’s senior officials to return to offices full time

The mayor's office eventually wants all 25,000 city employees back in the office but has not laid out a timeline.

3 years ago

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NPR
Elections
National
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Voting in South Carolina’s all-important Republican presidential primary ends today

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley faces a critical election today in her bid for the GOP presidential nomination in her home state of South Carolina.

3 years ago

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Energy
Environment
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Pennsylvania
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What is community solar, and why do lawmakers want to bring it to Pennsylvania?

Community solar lets renters and people who can’t afford large upfront costs go solar. A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers back it.

3 years ago

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Quetcy Lozada looks out on council chambers while seated at her desk.
Business
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Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Philadelphia to outlaw Kensington Avenue’s night life past 11 p.m., except bars

The stretch of 24-hour smoke shops, bodegas and take-out food joints along Kensington Avenue must close at night if City Council changes the law soon.

3 years ago

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Capitol building
Elections
Pennsylvania

Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

Brandi Tomasetti, a Republican from Lancaster County, and William Parker, a Democrat from Allegheny County, both filed paperwork before a court-ordered deadline.

3 years ago

Ernest Garrett, then-president of AFSCME District Council 33, which represents Philadelphia city workers, praised City Council's Turn the Key affordable housing program at an event in April 2022.
Employment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly union leader ousted, accused of spending more than $1 million in union funds without board approval

Ernest Garrett denied any misconduct as president of AFSCME District Council 33

3 years ago

Former President Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Conway, South Carolina
NPR
Elections
Government
National

What GOP infighting in South Carolina can (and can’t) tell us about 2024

In Horry County, South Carolina, a squabble over who is the official county party sheds light on struggles the GOP faces more broadly in 2024.

3 years ago

pro-marijuana legalization rally
Criminal Justice
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

What to know about Shapiro’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances in the Pa. legislature, and more

Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro has the benefit of a Democratic-led state House and a state Senate where attitudes appear to be shifting.

3 years ago

'I voted' stickers on election day
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

A deficit of experienced voting officials could mean trouble for Pa.’s 2024 election

Pennsylvania has lost nearly 300 years of election official experience since 2019. The state’s top voting official says this loss is “one of the biggest dangers” to elections.

3 years ago

Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right

The new round of funding will help pay for projects nationwide, bringing the total awarded to states for water infrastructure improvements to $22 billion.

3 years ago

A group of cars line up at charging stations
Environment
Government
New Jersey
Politics

A new poll finds N.J. residents are divided on plan to phase out sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035

N.J. residents, worried about EV costs, are divided over a plan to stop selling new gas-powered vehicles in 11 years.

3 years ago

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National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
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International
Military

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the new package would be unveiled this Friday.

3 years ago

The Security Council meets before voting on a resolution concerning a ceasefire in Gaza at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
International
Military

The U.S. vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

It was the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire.

3 years ago

State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R., Indiana) says he was initially skeptical of syringe services programs but now believes they can help get people into treatment, reduce the spread of disease, and offer hope.
Government
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

A bill to legalize syringe services in Pa. just passed a historic hurdle, but GOP opposition remains

The CDC says new users of syringe services programs are more likely to enter drug treatment. But providers in most of Pennsylvania risk arrest.

3 years ago

David McCormick, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks during a campaign stop in Erie, Pa. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Elections
Pennsylvania

GOP Senate contenders aren’t shy about wanting Trump’s approval. But in Pennsylvania, it’s awkward

In the Keystone State, the likely Republican nominee, David McCormick, and Trump seem to be ignoring each other.

3 years ago

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