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Delaware
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‘Anti-Catholic bigotry’ or protecting children? Delaware bill would require priests report abuse or neglect from confession

One sponsor says current law turns “a sacred space into an unsafe space.” A lawyer who opposes the bill calls it “anti-Catholic bigotry.”

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives for a hearing on Capitol Hill on March 10
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Janet Yellen says the federal government won’t bail out Silicon Valley Bank

The California lender was taken over by regulators after a "run" on the bank. The Treasury secretary says the U.S. won't come to the bank's rescue like it did for others in th

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Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon on Feb. 16
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability
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Pence says Trump was ‘wrong’ about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable

Pence said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.

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Billy Penn

Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job

Anthony Morris was a successful 18th century Philadelphia brewer. He was also elected mayor — but not more than once.

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Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes

The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Delaware
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Delaware House approves marijuana marketplace framework

State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.

2 weeks ago

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Government
Health Care
New Jersey
Public Health

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.

2 weeks ago

File - Pa. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (left), running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, greets voters as they arrive at the polling place at Elkins Park School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
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Pennsylvania

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta enters 2024 race for Pennsylvania auditor general

“I think that it is time that we have an underdog to be the watchdog for working Pennsylvanians,” Kenyatta told reporters at a news conference outside the state Capitol.

2 weeks ago

File photo: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following a closed-door policy meeting, at the Capitol in Washington
Government
National

GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

Spokesman Doug Andres says the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican was attending a private dinner at a Washington hotel Wednesday when he tripped.

2 weeks ago

File photo: This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing

In remarks prepared for Thursday's hearing, CEO Alan Shaw says he is “deeply sorry” for the impact of the derailment.

2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. Senate OKs Shapiro picks for attorney general, police chief

Michelle Henry, a career prosecutor from Bucks County before becoming Shapiro's top deputy at the attorney general's office, will fill the last two years of Shapiro's elected

2 weeks ago

President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 budget proposal at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Economy
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Philadelphia
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Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit

Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.

2 weeks ago

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PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say

The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.

2 weeks ago

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Elections
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New Jersey
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Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign

The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”

2 weeks ago

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Elections
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Philadelphia
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6abc

“Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates” event showcases mayoral candidates

Philadelphia mayoral candidates are participating in the "Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates" forum on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

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