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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (left) briefly joined council member Kenyatta Johnson (center), other lawmakers and activists at a meeting to talk about solutions to gun violence in the city on June 9, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Gun Violence
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Gun violence activists, city officials brainstorm a way forward on gun violence prevention

In the spirit of collaboration, gun violence activists met with city leaders and law enforcement Thursday to share ideas for confronting the crisis.

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Billy Penn

Shapiro speaks out against boycott of Martin’s ‘damn good’ potato rolls

The Democrat running for Pa. governor noted the bakery provides hundreds of jobs, and its owners have the right to give his opponent money.

4 years ago

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Amid complaints, Pa. lawmakers move to restrict fireworks

“It sounds like a war zone the week of July 4th,” said the sponsor, state Rep. Frank Farry, R-Bucks.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Government Accountability
National

What we know about Trump’s actions as insurrection unfolded

Much is already known about where Trump was, what he said, and how he reacted. But large gaps remain. Here's what we know.

4 years ago

The top of the Pa. State Capitol building
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. is sitting on billions in stimulus money. Lawmakers may actually agree on a plan to spend some of it

With the June 30 deadline to pass a budget approaching, Republican lawmakers who had previously shunned additional spending seem to be warming to the idea.

4 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the U.S. Capitol
Government Accountability
National

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for Jan. 6 ‘attempted coup’

The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is saying it put America's “constitutional democracy at risk.”

4 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin) speaks at the May 15, 2020, protest outside the state capitol
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WITF

How Doug Mastriano promoted election lies between Election Day and Jan. 6

Mastriano, who is now the Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial candidate, spread disinformation through his social media pages over 100 times in this 64-day timeframe.

4 years ago

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy speaks in front of an American flag.
Elections
Government
New Jersey

N.J. Gov. Murphy addresses midterm primaries, political reform on monthly show

The governor defended his support of Rob Menendez, son of New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator and a primary process that inhibits incumbent challenges.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidates David McCormick (left) and Mehmet Oz during campaign appearances in May 2022 in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/File)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Oz wins GOP Senate primary recount ahead of showdown with Fetterman

The state revealed the results of the recount Wednesday, which determined that Oz had beaten David McCormick by 951 votes out of more than 1.3 million cast.

4 years ago

Television crews and technicians prepare the Cannon Caucus Room for Thursday night's hearing by the House select committee investigating the attack of Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Government Accountability

Capitol attack’s full story: Jan. 6 panel’s chilling details

The Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol played out for the world to see.

4 years ago

''It’s a much smoother path for candidates that don’t have those barriers in the way and those barriers are placed there too often to prevent BIPOC individuals to get into office,'' said Yamelisa Taveras, a recent candidate for the Pennsylvania State Senate seen here at her office in Allentown. (Matt Smith for Spotlight PA)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Spotlight PA

Candidates of color say they need more party support, financial backing to be successful in Pa.

The party machines still reigned supreme in districts designed to give candidates of color the opportunity to win, results from Pennsylvania's May 2022 primary showed.

4 years ago

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NPR
Business
Employment

A big 32-hour workweek test is underway. Supporters think it could help productivity

A pilot in the U.K. is testing a theory about work. Can people in various industries remain as productive if they just work 32 hours a week with the same pay as 40 hours?

4 years ago

A flag representing transgender pride is shown flying at Philadelphia City Hall
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Sports

Pa. Senate passes bill against trans girls playing girls’ sports

More than a dozen other states have enacted legislation that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz, a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. (Marc Levy and Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Trust fund kid, carpetbagger, radical: Campaigns draw battle lines in Pa. Senate race

The lines of attack are on display, including in a big media buy Fetterman has placed on Fox News and local stations in Pittsburgh, Scranton and Johnstown.

4 years ago

(From left) Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, and Rep. Andy Kim. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP, Mel Evans/AP Photo, and Erin Scott/Pool via AP)
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Incumbents win in N.J. Congressional primary races

Incumbents seeking to return to Congress were able to cruise to the general election in November.

4 years ago

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