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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Upper Darby parking enforcement director resigns after theft charges

The former parking chief was placed on administrative leave after theft allegations surfaced. Sekela Coles’ attorney said she officially resigned on Wednesday.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Crime
Pennsylvania
Social Justice
Spotlight PA

Proposed relief for child sex abuse survivors won’t reach Pa. ballot in 2023

A measure that would give thousands of survivors a two-year window to seek monetary damages against their abusers is caught up in a politicized battle.

3 years ago

President Biden waves to onlookers as he rides his bike through Gordons Pond State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Tuesday.
NPR
Delaware
Government
National

What a Rehoboth Beach beach vacation looks like for President Biden

When you're the president, vacation involves secret service, coordination with police, crowds of people watching you on the beach and the possibility that at any moment the jo

3 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his budget address to a joint session of the Legislature at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Feb. 28, 2023.
Government
International
New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor

Lt. Gov. Oliver died after a short stay at a hospital for an undisclosed medical issue. Senate President Nicholas Scutari is serving as acting governor until Murphy returns.

3 years ago

Exterior of Lancaster County Government Center
Addiction
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. counties face uncertainty as they grapple with how to spend opioid settlement funds

A drug task force, a county detective, and body scanner at a county jail are some of the proposed uses that county officials across the state have sought clarity on.

3 years ago

An early morning pedestrian is silhouetted against sunrise as he walks through the American flags on the National Mall with the U..S Capitol Building in the background in Washington Nov. 7, 2022.
NPR
Business
Economy
Government
National

The U.S. loses its top AAA rating from Fitch over worries about the nation’s finances

Fitch cut the federal government's top rating, citing rising deficits and a steady deterioration in governance over the last two decades.

3 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives to speak in the East Room of the White Hous
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WITF

Trump indictment spells out connections to Pennsylvania in efforts to overturn election

Tuesday's indictment lists a co-conspirator who spread disinformation at a November 2020 meeting in Pa. The meeting was arranged by Giuliani and presided over by Mastriano.

3 years ago

Nadine Seiler holds up a sign that says, ''Trump indicted again and again'' outside federal court
Elections
Government Accountability
National

A campaign of ‘fraud and deceit’: 7 takeaways from Trump’s 3rd indictment

The newest charges include conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, the congressional certification of Biden's victory.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022.
Government Accountability
National

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power

The indictment focuses on schemes by Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power and keep him in office despite his loss to Joe Biden.

3 years ago

Land-based windmills turn in the wind in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 28, 2022.
Business
Energy
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey offshore wind opponents sue state and developer to block tax breaks

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that allows one offshore wind developer — the Danish company Orsted — to keep tax credits it had agreed to pass on to ratepayers.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Government
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says millions will go to help train workers for infrastructure projects

Organizations doing infrastructure work stand to benefit significantly from a new training program.

3 years ago

Sheila Oliver
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies from undisclosed medical issue

Oliver was the first Black lieutenant governor in the state’s history. She was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed medical issues.

3 years ago

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An elector for President Joe Biden fills out their ballot in Harrisburg in December 2020.
Criminal Justice
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Why Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in Pennsylvania are likely to avoid prosecution

In seven states, Trump allies sent electoral votes for him to Congress despite his loss. Some are facing investigations and criminal charges, but the saga has a twist in Pa.

3 years ago

Welcome to Upper Darby sign
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Upper Darby parking director faces theft charges related to funds collected from parking meters

The Delco DA’s Office alleges the official used a portion of parking meter funds to pay for “food, birthday cakes, office parties, and restaurant trips” for herself and staff.

3 years ago

The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. begins to miss education, human services payments as budget impasse continues

A dispute over private school vouchers has left Pennsylvania’s budget undone. The consequences for schools and counties are starting to emerge.

3 years ago

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