Politics & Policy
Philadelphia lawmakers question nonfunctioning city surveillance cameras
City Council members questioned surveillance cameras that are not working, and how to move cameras from place to place to catch trash dumpers.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Pa. primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election is being held Tuesday, May 17. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
4 years ago
Over 100 people rallied in the City of Chester in response to Delaware County and the City of Chester extending their contracts with the Covanta Holding Corp.
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2 U.S. Cabinet officials will meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday.
4 years ago
Want that margarita to go? Many states are permanently allowing carryout cocktails
At the height of the pandemic, 39 states allowed cocktails-to-go — at least in the short term. Iowa was first to make the change permanent in 2020.
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Ukraine: Russians try to storm Mariupol plant, strike Odesa
The reported assault came after the Kremlin claimed its military had seized all of Mariupol except for the seaside plant.
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U.S. military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks
The move comes more than a month after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the military would permanently shut down the tanks and remove all of their fuel.
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More cash to pay for elections? The mayor’s office doesn’t trust the math
The explosive increase in mail balloting and new voting machines have the officials running Philly elections and the mayor’s office at odds over funding.
4 years ago
Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence
A special assistant in the Trump White House, told the committee “there were concerns brought forward” to Meadows before the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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New group to monitor Philly police following car stop reforms
The Driving Equality Accountability Group will keep a close eye on how regulations limiting Philly police car stops for minor infractions are being implemented.
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Why France’s presidential election matters far beyond its borders
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
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Audio shows Kevin McCarthy planned to urge Trump to resign after Capitol insurrection
In the recorded conversation House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he didn't believe Donald Trump would voluntarily step down.
4 years ago
Officials unveil ambitious plan to stem gun violence in Philadelphia, but funding is elusive
Congressman Dwight Evans announced an ambitious, $51 billion plan to tackle the nation’s gun violence epidemic at its roots.
4 years ago
Kenyatta Johnson back in City Council after mistrial in his bribery case
After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.
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