Politics & Policy
Another lawmaker joins GOP field for Pennsylvania governor
A Republican state senator from southcentral Pennsylvania says he'll run for governor, adding to the GOP’s double-digits-deep primary field.
2 years ago
UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations were meeting in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.
2 years ago
Dole’s last Kansas journey honors service, political career
Bob Dole has returned to Kansas for memorials in his hometown and at the Statehouse.
2 years ago
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 who helped plan Trump rallies
Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and “some appeared to have had direct communication” with then-President Trump as they were planning.
2 years ago
Philly lawyer George Bochetto may join GOP field running for US Senate seat
George Bochetto, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and Republican, says he's seriously considering running for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat.
2 years ago
NYC Council OKs measure that would allow legal noncitizens to vote in local elections
If enacted, New York City would become the largest jurisdiction in the U.S. to allow legal permanent residents to vote in municipal elections.
2 years ago
53 migrants dead, 54 injured in truck crash in south Mexico
The crash occurred Thursday on a highway leading toward the Chiapas state capital.
2 years ago
Pa. congressional map drafts are out. They’re good news for the GOP and some incumbents
The two maps released late Wednesday would likely be better for GOP candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.
2 years ago
Philly’s next crop of city buildings will be greener under bill passed by Philly Council
Many new municipal buildings in Philadelphia will need to meet a higher standard of sustainability, under a bill City Council passed Thursday.
2 years ago
Philly Council votes yes on higher fines for illegal auto work on city streets and sidewalks
The bill expressly bars residents and auto businesses from using public sidewalks and streets to repair and sell cars.
2 years ago
Workers urge lawmakers to ban smoking at N.J. casinos
Casinos and cigar lounges are exempted from a statewide smoking ban in indoor public facilities and workplaces. Workers say that should no longer be the case.
2 years ago
A new poll finds major warning signs for Biden and fellow Democrats
The NPR/Marist survey has Biden with a 42% approval rating. Americans also don't feel the direct payments or expanded child tax credits Democrats doled out helped them much.
2 years ago
Philly’s eviction diversion program takes step to outlast the pandemic that inspired it
Philadelphia City Council is one step closer to enacting legislation that would make permanent the city’s emergency eviction diversion program.
2 years ago
Wilmington considers moratorium on water shut-offs for unpaid bills
Wilmington City Council members sparred over a plan to halt water shut-offs for residents who are overdue on their bills.
2 years ago