Politics & Policy
Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The bill still needs to pass the House and win the signature of President Joe Biden to become law.
2 years ago
Enforcement of Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban set to begin April 1
The city will issue fines to stores for single-use plastic bags starting next month. A two-week awareness campaign is underway.
2 years ago
Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
A series of strikes hit a residential neighborhood in a western district of the capital and ignited a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort.
2 years ago
Yes, prices at the pump are high. Republican primary candidates in Pa. have noticed too
They’re blaming the party in power: Biden and down-ballot Democrats. It’s a political strategy that can sting, as the 1970s energy crises showed.
2 years ago
Philly finances OK for now, but the city’s budget is not ready for a rainy day
A review of Philadelphia’s spending shows the city is following its budget blueprint and making ends meet with help from federal pandemic funds.
2 years ago
Despite records and interviews that contradict her account, Jennifer Smith continues to contend the state’s drug oversight agency was not responsible for the confusion.
2 years ago
Paid family and medical leave poised to become law in Delaware
The original paid family and medical leave bill has been revised to push back the start of benefits until 2026. Workers could get up to $900 weekly.
2 years ago
Listen 3:07A new stamp honors the Ukrainian soldiers who profanely told off a Russian warship
Ukraine introduced the design for a postage stamp that memorializes a now-famous battle cry rallying the country in its fight against the Russian invasion.
2 years ago
Gov. Murphy has proposed an N.J. state budget. Now comes the hard part. Legislative hearings begin this week.
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U.S., China officials to meet as tensions mount over Russia
President Joe Biden is sending his national security adviser for talks with a senior Chinese official in Rome on Monday.
2 years ago
Iran claims missile barrage near U.S. consulate in Iraq
The attack was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
2 years ago
Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine
An American journalist was killed and another wounded when their car was fired upon at a Russian checkpoint Sunday, according to police.
2 years ago
Mariner East pipeline motivates activist’s Green Party run for Pa. governor
Christina Digiulio, a pipeline opponent from Upper Uwchlan, said she wants to give voice to people affected by industrial pollution.
2 years ago
Concern grows over traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees
As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders, concerns grow over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers.
2 years ago
Justice Department ends limiting compassionate release in plea deals after NPR story
The department is directing prosecutors to stop limiting peoples' rights to seek compassionate release from prison in plea deals, a practice that advocates called cruel.
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