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Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gestures while standing behind a mic
Government
LGBTQ
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy defends N.J. LGBTQ curriculum amid backlash

Murphy lauded the curriculum but said he had some concerns as well.

4 years ago

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Springfield Hospital in Delaware County.
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

‘We are in a true crisis’: Delco Council introduces emergency ordinance to address potential Crozer hospital closures

The ordinance would require ownership to give the county a 180-day notice if they wanted to close a ward or hospital.

4 years ago

University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Housing
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Frank Rizzo, the UC Townhomes, and the fight to save Black Philadelphia

Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.

4 years ago

Then Vice President Joe Biden speaks to graduates during the University of Delaware's commencement ceremony
Delaware
Higher Education

Biden to make personal ‘homecoming’ at University of Delaware graduation

Biden will be the first sitting president to deliver the commencement address at the University of Delaware.

4 years ago

Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker walks off the stage during a rally
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

Republicans confront (or sidestep) abuse accusations against midterm candidates

Candidates such as Herschel Walker, Eric Greitens and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children.

4 years ago

oil pipeline
Environment
Government Accountability
Sustainability

Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects

A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.

4 years ago

Rep. Elizabeth Fielder stands outside
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements

The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.

4 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announcing that a second class of state troopers will be trained during fiscal year 2023 on Apr. 18, 2022 from state police headquarters.
New Jersey
Policing
Public Safety

N.J. adds second class of troopers to combat retirements and other challenges

Citing the need to increase the number of enlisted troopers, state officials announced an additional training class for 2023.

4 years ago

People install a solar panel on a roof.
Energy
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Ukraine invasion and urgent climate report drive new interest in renewables, efficiency

Natural gas industry says its product remains essential to reliable power generation.

4 years ago

A person dressed in scrubs pushes someone in a wheelchair down a hallway.
NPR
Health Care
Home & Family
Taxes

Washington state retools a first-in-nation payroll tax plan for long-term care costs

The WA Cares Fund would help alleviate the financial burden of long-term care by providing workers a lifetime benefit of $36,500.

4 years ago

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced Friday that Cameroon would be granted Temporary Protected Status for 18 months. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
NPR
Government
Immigration
International
Military

The U.S. designates Temporary Protected Status to Cameroon for 18 months

The designation comes amid extreme violence between Cameroon's forces and separatists as well as a significant rise in attacks from Boko Haram.

4 years ago

President Biden speaks in front of an American flag
Government
International
Military

Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders for May 12-13 summit

The May 12-13 gathering is part of an effort by the administration to show the United States is committed to being a partner with the Indo-Pacific region.

4 years ago

Volodymyr Bondar, 61, mourns next to the grave of her son Oleksandr, 32, after burying him at the cemetery in Bucha, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
International
Military

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities

The strikes on Saturday were a reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat.

4 years ago

File photo: President Joe Biden appears with first lady Jill Biden and the Easter Bunny on the Blue Room balcony at the White House April 5, 2021, in Washington. The White House Easter Egg Roll is returning on April 18, 2022, after a 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus. The Biden's will welcome some 30,000 kids and their adult chaperones for the egg roll, an egg hunt and other activities.
Community Events
Kids
National

White House Easter Egg Roll returns Monday after 2-year hiatus

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will welcome 30,000 kids and adults for the egg roll, an egg hunt and other activities.

4 years ago

File photo: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a campaign stop, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Government
Immigration
National

Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week.

4 years ago

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