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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Court ruling on undated ballots brings confusion as Pa. counties certify November election results

A federal judge has ruled that Pennsylvania counties should accept undated and misdated mail ballots, but some consider the decision “prospective.”

3 years ago

File photo: U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., holds a miniature American flag that was presented to him as he departs federal court, June 30, 2023, in Central Islip, N.Y.
NPR
Government Accountability

George Santos expelled from Congress

Members of the House of Representatives voted 311 to 114 this morning to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress. Santos is sixth congressman ever to be expelled

3 years ago

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Government
Philadelphia
Policing
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Philly City Council approves ski mask ban despite pleas from advocates

The goal of the ban is to cut down on violent crime committed by those wearing masks to conceal their identities.

3 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.

3 years ago

Maat Kareema and her friend
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Economic Development
Elections
Philadelphia

Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly

Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.

3 years ago

Listen 1:41
Henry Kissinger
National

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

3 years ago

Pallbearers carry Rosalynn Carter's casket
Government
National

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

The former first lady, who died Nov. 19 at the age of 96, had her intimate funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.

3 years ago

Rep. Craig Williams
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Philly lawmaker helping lead impeachment of Larry Krasner will run for Pa. attorney general

Rep. Craig Williams, a Republican who represents part of suburban Philadelphia, has said for months that he planned to run for the state's top law enforcement office in 2024.

3 years ago

Mike Purzycki headshot side by side with a headshot of Trippi Congo
Delaware
Government Accountability

Wilmington mayor says ‘mob rule’ defeated his quest to rescind residency law. Council president calls remarks ‘disrespectful’

Mayor Purzycki chose not to veto the measure and set up another fight in council chambers, but says the process was an ‘embarrassment to this government.’

3 years ago

Listen 1:35
signage at a park
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

Pennsylvania is investing millions to ensure people of all backgrounds, abilities have access to public lands

Pennsylvania agencies overseeing outdoor recreation have made headway in expanding access to public lands, but not everyone feels safe or welcome at parks and forests.

3 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer
Elections
Pennsylvania

Jack Stollsteimer, Delco’s top prosecutor, becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pa. AG

Other Democratic contenders include state Rep. Jared Solomon, former state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, former federal prosecutor Joe Kahn, and  Keir Bradford-Grey.

3 years ago

Political buttons
NPR
Elections

Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024

Grassroots efforts to get Native American voters to turn in their ballots for the 2024 election are in motion across swing states.

3 years ago

Katayoun Copeland
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Republican ex-federal prosecutor in Philadelphia to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

Between her work for the district attorney's office and the U.S. attorney's office, Katayoun Copeland has spent three decades as a prosecutor.

3 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol seen from the distance
Employment
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Automatic pay raise pays dividends, again, for top state officials in Pennsylvania

The law will give more than 1,300 officials — including Gov. Josh Shapiro, 253 lawmakers and seven state Supreme Court justices — a pay raise of 3.5% in 2024.

3 years ago

Wilmington City Council
Delaware
Employment
Government
Politics

‘100% due to the public’: Wilmington City Council rejects mayor’s quest to end residency rule for city employees

Mayor Purzycki thought he had the votes to eliminate a law that’s been on the books for decades. Instead, a vocal public forced City Council to reaffirm the law.

3 years ago

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