Politics & Policy
Bill aims to increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia
The bill is aimed at businesses that dump illegally because the fines are cheaper than legal disposal fees.
3 years ago
President Biden officially declares he’s running for reelection
Biden's entry now sets up a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
The judge’s decision doesn’t address whether the candidate or the dark-money Super PAC broke any rules or owe any fines.
3 years ago
U.S. facilitating land evacuation of private citizens in Sudan
U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan on Sunday.
3 years ago
What exactly is ranked-choice voting, and how would it change the Philly mayor’s race?
Advocates say RCV produces more “consensus” winners — candidates preferred by at least half the electorate, even if they’re not everyone’s first choice.
3 years ago
Residents and community health care workers are expressing concern about proposals around law enforcement arresting individuals using illicit drugs out in the open.
3 years ago
No veto: Recreational marijuana will become legal in Delaware Sunday without Gov. Carney’s signature
The governor said in a statement that the debate has gone on for far too long, and though he still opposes legalization, he won’t stop it anymore.
3 years ago
The pros and cons of an independent poll this late in the Philly mayor’s race
Will knowing who’s “ahead” influence people’s votes — and is that bad for democracy?
3 years ago
Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
3 years ago
Listen 4:16EPA agrees to make Pennsylvania cut Chesapeake Bay pollution
A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.
3 years ago
John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression
The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.
3 years ago
‘Moving the needle’: Lower Merion restricts gun sales in township
Firearms businesses can no longer open in homes and near schools. Lower Merion’s ordinance limits gun sales to four commercial areas in the township.
3 years ago
House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams
The legislation is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it.
3 years ago
Ballots are ready for the May 16 primary election in Philadelphia
The specific layout — available in three languages this year — can have a big effect on results.
3 years ago
Philly mayoral candidates talk affordable housing and development
The forum in Center City focused on how to preserve and grow the city’s limited supply of affordable housing.
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