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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker

From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.

4 years ago

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law

Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.

4 years ago

Helen Gym speaks at a mayoral candidate forum
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages

The org plans to make half a million calls, knock on more than 20,000 doors, and send up to 100,000 mailers on behalf of their chosen candidate.

4 years ago

Nicholas O'Rourke
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Can Republicans maintain a foothold in Philly? With the Working Families Party rising, it won’t be easy

If WFP candidate Nicholas O’Rourke repeats his performance from four years ago, City Council could end up without any GOP at-large seats.

4 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Government
Higher Education
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy pushes to make N.J. state universities more transparent about their finances

Under the proposal, public colleges and universities would have to submit fiscal monitoring reports and undergo a sweeping audit every three years.

4 years ago

White House chief of staff Ron Klain speaks during a TV interview on the driveway of the White House on March 1, 2022. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NPR
Government
National
Politics

Biden’s chief of staff Ron Klain is getting ready to step down after 2 years

Ron Klain has been a behind-the-scenes force in helping the president get big legislation across the finish line.

4 years ago

The access road to President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Del.
Delaware
Government Accountability
National

FBI searched Biden home, found items marked classified

Another search, this one by the FBI at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, has turned up more material containing classified markings.

4 years ago

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Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence is not seeking re-election

Ken Lawrence will have served as a Montgomery County commissioner for seven years once his term expires at the end of 2023.

4 years ago

Shapiro walks hand in hand with his wife.
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro fills executive staff with loyal allies, political veterans

Josh Shapiro's top advisors will be instrumental in helping the new Pa. governor deliver on promises he made during his 2022 midterm campaign.

4 years ago

The Octavius V. Catto Memorial outside Philadelphia City Hall. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Philadelphia is open to exploring a reparations task force, city says, after advocates push for action

The idea of a formal commission is backed by activists, Council members, and at least one mayoral candidate.

4 years ago

Tape cordons off the scene where multiple people were shot in Philadelphia
Elections
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum

The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.

4 years ago

A person walks by displayed images of NFTs available for sale.
Business
Government
New Jersey
Technology

NFTs, digital assets could soon fall under new rules in New Jersey, as lawmakers discuss blockchain technology

Lobbyists say digital art and sports card sellers should be exempt from certain regulations under a new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature.

4 years ago

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NPR
Government
National
Politics

Biden says he has ‘no regrets’ on how he’s handled classified documents discovery

The president says he and his lawyers are cooperating with the Department of Justice and that he has no regrets about how he and his team have handled the situation.

4 years ago

An upclose shot of Gov. John Carney speaking at a podium.
Delaware
Government

‘We’re on a roll now’: Delaware Gov. Carney cites economic progress in State of the State speech

The second-term governor cited new initiatives to improve education and housing opportunities — but also scolded constituents to stop littering.

4 years ago

Dr. Val Arkoosh walks to the podium
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one

Montgomery County has to replace County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services.

4 years ago

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