
Politics & Policy
Two Philly men among 75 to have sentences commuted by Biden
The president commuted sentences for 75 people for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, including two Philadelphia men: David Lee and Gregory Jones.
3 years ago
Lots of jabs, but few policy differences in first full GOP Pa. Senate debate
Previous Mehmet Oz comments on key GOP talking points were under fire, plus allegations that “carpetbagging” candidates won’t remain in Pennsylvania if they lose.
3 years ago
A Democratic candidate for Senate claimed a Philly ward endorsement that didn’t quite happen
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb got the nod from a majority of divisions in the ward, but in this case, it’s not the same thing.
3 years ago
U.S. promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy
The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February.
3 years ago
There’s a renewed push to change Pennsylvania’s system.
3 years ago
Norcross’ plan to go after big oil to lower gas prices and why it might not work
Norcross wants to suspend the federal gas tax while going after big oil profits to discourage price gouging. But there’s no gouging happening, said one analyst.
3 years ago
Amid Trump-initiated turbulence in the Pa. governor race, Dave White makes his move
With the Trump endorsement of Mehmet Oz in the GOP Senate primary and the former president’s attacks on Bill McSwain, White sees an opening to exploit.
3 years ago
France’s Macron is reelected but far-right rival raises game
French President Emmanuel Macron has comfortably won reelection to a second term.
3 years ago
Philadelphia lawmakers question nonfunctioning city surveillance cameras
City Council members questioned surveillance cameras that are not working, and how to move cameras from place to place to catch trash dumpers.
3 years ago
What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Pa. primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election is being held Tuesday, May 17. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
3 years ago
Over 100 people rallied in the City of Chester in response to Delaware County and the City of Chester extending their contracts with the Covanta Holding Corp.
3 years ago
Ukraine: Russians try to storm Mariupol plant, strike Odesa
The reported assault came after the Kremlin claimed its military had seized all of Mariupol except for the seaside plant.
3 years ago
U.S. military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks
The move comes more than a month after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the military would permanently shut down the tanks and remove all of their fuel.
3 years ago
More cash to pay for elections? The mayor’s office doesn’t trust the math
The explosive increase in mail balloting and new voting machines have the officials running Philly elections and the mayor’s office at odds over funding.
3 years ago