Politics & Policy

Philly Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez called for reforms immediately after news broke of her colleague Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction.

Rick Mariano, who spent 4 years in prison for accepting bribes while serving as a Philly Council member, urged Bobby Henon to resign after his conviction.

As Local 98 prepares to move forward with new leadership, Mayor Jim Kenney noted the contributions made by Dougherty.

Programs in the Delaware River Basin include a turtle habitat in South Jersey and stream-bank restoration at Lake Hopatcong.

Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation and other state leaders say stopping the pandemic is key to growing global trade in the First State.

The monthly cash has helped parents cover basics such as child care costs and plan for the future. Will the program be extended in D.C.?

President Joe Biden has signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law on the White House lawn, with a smattering of Republican lawmakers on hand.

Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.

Intense climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, brought about major breakthroughs and compromises, as world leaders sought to avert extreme climate change.

N.J. expects to receive more than $12 billion from the bipartisan bill, passed by Congress earlier this month. Here’s an explainer of what that money could pay for.

It’s a hidden crisis that's existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.

The city’s Office of Economic Opportunity reports it fell short of the 35% goal last year. Officials blamed the pandemic, among other challenges.

President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social spending bill includes a provision that, if it becomes law, would mark the first time the f ...