Politics & Policy
Philly leaders say reason for Lamb endorsement is simple: ‘He campaigned’
City party members heard speeches from all three primary candidates. Lamb won the vote ‘overwhelmingly,’ Democratic leader Bob Brady said.
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Philly restaurants express frustration with ‘streetery’ regulations
Streeteries have been a godsend for restaurants during these two last years of the pandemic, but owners aren’t happy with proposed new rules.
2 years ago
N.J. to study environmental impacts of offshore wind projects
2 years ago
Glimmers of hope seen at talks as Russia’s onslaught goes on
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, went before Congress via video and pleaded with America for more weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying: "We need you right now."
2 years ago
Biden sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine
Nearing the three-week mark in an escalating war, Zelenskyy is using the world's leading legislative bodies as a stage to implore allied leaders to stop the Russian invasion.
2 years ago
N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
2 years ago
Pennsylvania is revising its environmental justice policy. Here’s what’s changing
Pennsylvanians have until May to comment on the state’s policy for engaging with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
2 years ago
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Harris has tested negative but is not participating in a White House event tonight.
2 years ago
2 Fox News team members in Ukraine were killed in an attack
A veteran video journalist for Fox News, Pierre Zakrzewski, and freelance journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova died when their vehicle was hit by incoming fire.
2 years ago
Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws after fight over her climate change stance
She attracted Republican opposition after calling on bank regulators to monitor the financial risks from climate change.
2 years ago
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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