Politics & Policy
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
Biden spent more than five hours in the Ukrainian capital, consulting with Zelenskyy on next steps, honoring the country’s fallen soldiers and seeing U.S. embassy staff in the
3 years ago
Tributes pour in for former President Jimmy Carter after he enters hospice care
Politicians, celebrities, organizations and more have been heaping praise on the one-term Democrat who continued leading a life of public service long after he left.
3 years ago
N.J. might allow new fossil fuel plants, despite push for clean energy, zero emissions by 2035
Several elected officials sent Gov. Murphy a letter this week expressing their opposition of the proposed power plant in Brick City’s Ironbound section.
3 years ago
Blinken tours Turkey’s earthquake zone, pledges $100M in aid
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has taken a helicopter tour of one of the provinces worst-affected by the Feb. 6 earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria.
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How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)
What to know about signature petitions, filing deadlines, and ballot position in advance of the May election.
3 years ago
Philly City Council President Darrell Clarke considers retiring, unclear on his future plans
Darrell Clarke has been City Council president for more than a decade, and while he’s considering retirement, some are urging him to stay for another term.
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The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are ‘crimes against humanity’
Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.
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N.J. uses new law to bypass local approvals for offshore wind project
New Jersey utility regulators have used a controversial law enabling them to bypass local authorities and grant approvals needed for an offshore wind project to proceed.
3 years ago
Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.
3 years ago
What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in
The main focus of the evening was the police department and what law enforcement agencies could do to reduce crime.
3 years ago
Biden gets a clean bill of health as he mulls a 2024 run — where his age is a concern
President Biden's personal physician said he is in good health and capable of carrying out his presidential duties.
3 years ago
New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director
Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.
3 years ago
Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.
3 years ago
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.
3 years ago
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.
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