Politics & Policy
These Philly poll workers love being a crucial part of democracy
What drives them to show up year after year? It’s not the money.
3 years ago
Volunteering could get you a tax credit in Philly if a City Council bill becomes law
City Council President Darrell Clarke says he was inspired by President Joe Biden to offer the tax credit.
3 years ago
As farmers split from the GOP on climate change, they’re getting billions to fight it
Democrats plan to spend $20 billion to help rural communities address climate crisis. There's little sign it will reshape politics in traditionally Republican voting areas.
3 years ago
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard are being rehoused on a base in Cape Cod
The immigrants who were sent from Texas to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will now be housed in Joint Base Cape Cod.
3 years ago
After fatal rec center shooting, Philly lawmaker seeks to limit truck parking
The proposal comes after a recreation department worker was killed when caught in the crossfire of a shooting.
3 years ago
Mexico City’s bells ring for Independence Day, in a massive celebration
"Viva México!" President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shouted repeatedly — calls that were loudly echoed by the massive crowd that packed Mexico City's Zócalo square.
3 years ago
Trump openly embraces, amplifies QAnon conspiracy theories
Experts who study QAnon say Trump may be trying to rally his most stalwart supporters as investigations into his conduct escalate.
3 years ago
Oz, Fetterman both target Philly suburbs in key Pa. Senate race
With the fall campaign election season kicking into high gear, Fetterman and his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, are making a beeline for Philly's heavily populated suburbs.
3 years ago
Philly City Council at-large seats will be filled by special election in November
Last week, just two vacancies on council were scheduled to be filled by special election. Now, all four open spots will be voted on in November.
3 years ago
Earn $200 for a day’s work and help make sure democracy functions.
3 years ago
Philly’s voting machines faced major scrutiny in 2020. Where do things stand now?
The ExpressVote XL, which got mired in bad press after its debut, has worked smoothly in Philadelphia for three elections since.
3 years ago
Clandestine plan to force a vote on Pa. legislative gift ban fails, lawmakers shrug
Activists who want the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators thought they had a way around the institutional blockade.
3 years ago
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
A strike starting Friday could have shut rail lines across the country. The tentative agreement will go to union members for a vote.
3 years ago
Krasner supporters pack Philly church after Pa. House contempt vote: ‘We are supporting democracy’
The Pennsylvania state House voted to hold Philadelphia’s DA in contempt for failing to cooperate with a review of his practices as part of a GOP-led impeachment effort.
3 years ago
Dispute with Philly City Council member stalls redevelopment of Germantown Y
A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.
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