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Politics & Policy

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

A sign reads,
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

AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka and United States Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. (Alex Brandon and Natacha Pisarenko/ AP Photo)
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Sports

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Trumka, Biles, McCain, Giffords

Richard Trumka had been president of the 12.5 million-member AFL-CIO for more than a decade at the time of his August 2021 death.

4 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney signs a package of gun safety bills. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Delaware
Government
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills

Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.

4 years ago

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy (seated) signs the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Cranford, N.J. The bill sets aside $2 billion for property tax relief and carries a nearly $7 billion surplus into the new year. Flanking the governor from left to right are state Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio, Assembly member Eliana Pintor Marin, state Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and state Sen. Paul Sarlo. (AP photo/Mike Catalini), (
Government
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy signs $50.6 billion budget with property tax relief

The giveback to taxpayers reflects Democrats’ desire to address what they and others call an “affordability crisis” in the state.

4 years ago

Rep. Minor-Brown talks into a microphone, as someone else behind her holds a megaphone in the air.
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

Doubling down on abortion rights: Delaware protects records of patients from other states

The measure is a strategic counterpunch to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has taken away the constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.

4 years ago

Sensors and lights are seen at the west bound toll gate of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan

A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania State Capitol building
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget

Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.

4 years ago

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