Politics & Policy
US Defense Chief Austin goes to Afghanistan amid questions over withdrawal date
Lloyd Austin arrived in the Afghan capital amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.
3 years ago
How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate
Biden spoke out against anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate and harassment since before the spa shootings. Now, community leaders want concrete responses.
3 years ago
Pa. among states seeking gun waiting periods after shootings
Lawmakers and advocates say if the suspect in the deadly Atlanta-area shootings had been forced to wait before getting a gun, he might not have acted on his impulse.
3 years ago
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
Particularly in the House, which remains partly shuttered by the pandemic and where lawmakers heard gunshots ring out during the siege, trust is low.
3 years ago
In French woods, rivals take aim at Pa. Sen. Mastriano’s WWI research
The World War I exploits of Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal — and academic backlash.
3 years ago
Ban on meal, lodging payments for Pa. lawmakers introduced as constituents sound off in anger
The bill has just four co-sponsors, a reflection of how difficult it is to garner support in Harrisburg for measures that pare back government perks.
3 years ago
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Officials said the risk was too great to admit ticket holders from overseas during a pandemic. The Japanese public has also opposed fans from abroad.
3 years ago
No tax hike in Wilmington budget, but mayor warns of ‘fiscal cliff’
The budget fills a $5.6 million deficit via the city’s tax stabilization reserves, but layoffs or tax increases could come if City Council adds lots of new spending.
3 years ago
How Kensington became an island
Welcoming to many and then cut off from transportation, support, and opportunity, Kensington has long been on its own.
3 years ago
Bucks County prosecutor demoted for DoorDash moonlighting during work
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said Shore had been working for DoorDash, delivering food during work hours, from October to February.
3 years ago
House OKs Dems’ immigration bills for Dreamers, farm workers
Both bills hit a wall of opposition from Republicans insistent that any immigration legislation bolster security at the Mexican border.
3 years ago
Philly advances ban on shops selling pipes and other drug accessories
The legislation that moved ahead aims to make it harder to open a store that sells vapes, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia.
3 years ago
Another try for recreational marijuana in Delaware
Following New Jersey’s lead, some Delaware lawmakers hope this is the year legal recreational marijuana use will finally be approved.
3 years ago
Levine pressed for answers on Pa.’s missing nursing home data as confirmation advances
U.S. House and Senate Republicans also want more information on the state’s overall response to nursing homes, citing several Spotlight PA reports.
3 years ago
US intelligence agencies warn of heightened domestic extremism threat
The threat of militia extremist groups increased last year and is expected to continue to be heightened throughout 2021, U.S. intelligence agencies reported.
3 years ago