
Politics & Policy
Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?
Mayor Kenney’s signature program has funded rec centers and pre-K. A new report raises questions about where the money goes.
4 years ago
Despite a court battle, Pennsylvania voters can still apply for mail ballots without an excuse
The Commonwealth Court ruled a key provision of the state's last major election law overhaul unconstitutional.
4 years ago
Pa. Democrats set budget priorities with ‘historic’ education spending proposal
The plan comes about a week before Gov. Tom Wolf unveils the final budget proposal of his two-term tenure.
4 years ago
‘This is momentous’: Philly to guarantee lawyers for some renters facing eviction
Under a new right-to-counsel program, hundreds of Philadelphia renters will soon be guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction.
4 years ago
Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
4 years ago
Upper Darby mayor wants to use $1M of ARPA funds for gun violence prevention
A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
4 years ago
The Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 14 people in fake electors scheme tied to Trump
The 14 people are tied to an effort to put forth false electors as President Donald Trump sought to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.
4 years ago
Biden visits collapsed Pittsburgh bridge, touts infrastructure law
President Joe Biden is visiting the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh that fell just hours before his previously scheduled trip to promote his infrastructure package.
4 years ago
Philly redistricting 101: What to know about the city’s fast-tracked political mapmaking
The process will set boundaries used for the next decade.
4 years ago
Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
The collapse early Friday came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes bridge maintenance.
4 years ago
Should Delaware allow terminally ill patients to be prescribed medication to end their life?
State Rep. Baumbach has been trying to get his bill passed since 2015. The Medical Society of Delaware has dropped its opposition, but plenty of foes remain.
4 years ago
Listen 2:14Report: N.J. COVID relief fund for excluded workers didn’t go far enough
While a report from New Jersey Policy Perspective said the state did not set aside enough aid, the state argues the program did not see as much demand as expected.
4 years ago
Philly Councilmember David Oh introduces bill to repeal city’s sugary beverage tax
If City Council passes the bill and it becomes law, the Philadelphia Beverage Tax would disappear on July 1, the first day of the city’s next fiscal year.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers look to head off all-electric building codes
The legislation comes as some states, cities, and counties consider all-electric building codes as a way to fight climate change.
4 years ago