
Politics & Policy
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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Listen 1:31Janet 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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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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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 House approves marijuana marketplace framework
State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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“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.
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