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Close-up of Mayor Kenney speaking with the media.
Government
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Jim Kenney is looking forward to not being mayor. What would happen if he resigns?

With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.

4 years ago

A view from below of the dome of the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., with blue sky in the background.
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget

Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.

4 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs a new package of state gun control laws at a press conference in Metuchen, New Jersey on July 5, 2022. (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Government
Gun Violence
New Jersey

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law

At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.

4 years ago

Doug Mastriano speaks in front of an image of the American flag and PA written in the background.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
Public Health

COVID nursing home deaths claim is campaign trail mainstay

Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID policies caused more deaths.

4 years ago

Wandrea
NPR
Government Accountability
National

5 things we’ve learned so far from the Jan. 6 committee hearings

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection plans at least two more hearings this month. Here's what we have learned in the first six.

4 years ago

MyPillow CEO and longtime Trump supporter Mike Lindell, former high school math and science teacher Douglas Frank, former law professor David Clements, and former U.S. Army Captain Seth Keshel
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability
National

Election deniers are spreading misinformation nationwide. Here are 4 things to know

An NPR investigation found that since the Capitol riot, the election denial movement has moved from the national level to hundreds of grassroots events across the country.

4 years ago

Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing
International
Public Safety
Sports

Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden pleading for his help

The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."

4 years ago

The Turn the Key programs aims to create energy efficient, affordable housing for city employees or income eligible first-time homebuyers. The first homes will be built on publicly owner land, like a lot on the 1300 block of Corlies Street in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

Affordable housing program in Philly makes ownership more than a pipe dream for some

The Neighborhood Preservation Initiative will give buying preference to Philly municipal workers looking to become homeowners for the first time.

4 years ago

People gather together, talking and eating.
Pennsylvania
Politics
Religion

Two Pottstown churches cited for violating the zoning code’s definition of ‘church,’ by offering free meals and other services

Two Montgomery County churches have been cited by the Pottstown Borough for violating the zoning code’s definition of “church.”

4 years ago

Rep. Liz Cheney speaks, her nameplate visible in front of her, with an American flag visible in the background.
Elections
Government
National

Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump

A member of the House Jan. 6 committee says more witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Capitol insurrection.

4 years ago

Eugene Young with Gov. John Carney
Delaware
Government
Housing

$50M in grants available to help Delaware homeowners impacted by pandemic

Eligible applicants can get up to $40,000 to pay their delinquent mortgage, property taxes, water and sewer bills, and condominium fees.

4 years ago

Rep. Adam Kinzinger gestures as he speaks at a Jan. 6 investigation hearing.
Elections
Government
National

‘Stay tuned’ for new evidence against Trump in July hearings

At least two more hearings are scheduled this month.

4 years ago

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NPR
Elections
National
Politics

These candidates lost badly, but now are claiming fraud

Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates, who are refusing to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.

4 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Government
Health Care
Law
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills protecting abortions for out-of-staters

The legislation moved swiftly in the Democrat-led Legislature, just a week after the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg is shown from afar, with the road stretching towards it.
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Under GOP-proposed amendment, the Pa. Constitution would not ensure abortion rights

Any attempt to amend the Pa. constitution bypasses the governor and goes to a referendum, which often passes easily as it draws little attention at the polls.

4 years ago

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