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Politics & Policy

Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
Business
Environment
New Jersey

One of the country’s strictest plastic bag bans is officially in effect in N.J.

Here’s everything you should know about New Jersey’s single-use bag and container ban, from what’s covered under the law and what’s exempt to which businesses are impacted.

4 years ago

Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance speaks at a rally with former President Donald Trump at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, on April 23. On Tuesday, the Trump-backed candidate won with a narrow victory. (Joe Maiorana/AP)
NPR
Elections
Government
National

After Trump’s endorsement, J.D. Vance wins a crowded Ohio GOP Senate race, the AP says

Author J.D. Vance emerged from a crowded Republican primary in Ohio, and now becomes the favorite in the general election in the GOP-leaning state.

4 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey speaks during a news conference
Government Accountability
Health Care
Public Health
Billy Penn

If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights

He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.

4 years ago

President Biden speaks in front of an American flag
Health Care
National
Public Health

Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk

The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.

4 years ago

A crowd of people gather outside the Supreme Court protesting a draft opinion regarding Roe v. Wade
NPR
Health Care
National
Public Health

Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned

If Roe is overturned, it will have a major impact on states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.

4 years ago

An example of a REAL ID.
Pennsylvania
Transportation
WESA

Pennsylvanians have 1 year before federal REAL ID requirement begins

Pennsylvanians may still travel domestically after May 3, 2023, but they will need to pack another form of identification, such as a valid U.S. passport or military ID.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Supreme Court
Health Care
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
6abc

‘A truly dark day’: Murphy, Wolf react to Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade

Kitty Kolbert, a public-interest attorney who was part of the team that argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, spokes to the ramifications of the draft opinion.

4 years ago

Rep. Mo Brooks greets supporters while campaigning during a
NPR
Government Accountability

Jan. 6 panel asks three new House Republicans to testify voluntarily

The House select Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to House Republican Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and Ronny Jackson of Texas.

4 years ago

People fish on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay, with a bridge visible in the background.
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Sustainability

Pa. among states to receive millions in federal funding to restore the Chesapeake Bay

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $40 million to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

4 years ago

Voters receive a sticker after voting at one of Philadelphia’s satellite election offices
Elections
Pennsylvania

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Pa.’s primary election

Pennsylvania’s primary election is on Tuesday, May 17. Voters will choose their parties’ nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate, among other races.

4 years ago

A close-up of Rep. Jim Jordan speaking at an event in February.
Elections
Government Accountability
National
Politics

Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes

Testimony released by the House Jan. 6 panel shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.

4 years ago

In this image provided by the Lviv city hall Angelina Jolie, Hollywood movie star and UNHCR goodwill ambassador, poses for photo with kids in Lviv, Ukraine, Saturday, Apr. 30, 2022. Ms Jolie was in Ukraine to meet the children affected by the war and visited hospitals and NGOs helping the injured and displaced
International
Kids
Military
Movies

Angelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine visit, meets children

The area's regional governor said Jolie had come to speak Saturday with displaced Ukrainians who had found refuge in Lviv.

4 years ago

File photo: Republican presidential candidates pose before starting their debate on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1988 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. From left are Vice President George Bush, Pat Robertson, Rep. Jack Kemp, Pierre ''Pete'' du Pont and Senator Bob Dole. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Delaware
Government

Late Del. Gov. du Pont remembered for bipartisanship, humor

Friday’s memorial service at a Wilmington theater had been delayed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

4 years ago

A police officer inspects a destroyed area following a Russian missiles attack on Thursday in Fastov, south of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
International
Military

Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian advance crawls

Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold off a Russian advance aimed at capturing an eastern industrial region along with Ukraine’s last holdout in the southern city of Mairupol.

4 years ago

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
Energy
Environment
Government
Philadelphia

A budget battle: Clean energy advocates say PGW is seeking to block transparency in budgetary proceedings

PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”

4 years ago

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