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Politics & Policy

Hong Kong's pro-democracy legislators pose a picture before a press conference at Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.  Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers announced that they are resigning en masse following a move by the city’s government to disqualify four pro-democracy legislators. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Government Accountability
International

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers to resign en masse

The resignation of the 15 remaining pro-democracy lawmakers will ratchet up tensions over the future of Hong Kong.

5 years ago

Philly City Commissioners Al Schmidt and Lisa Deeley speak to the media as election workers process ballots at the Pa. Convention Center on Election Day 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction

“One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies,” City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.

5 years ago

New Jersey attorney general Gurbir Grewal speaks during a news conference
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive

Grewal, who has no symptoms, is following federal and state health guidance and quarantining at home while officials notify everyone who may have come into contact with him.

5 years ago

Atlantic City N.J. Mayor Marty Small holds a news conference on his city's Boardwalk
Business
Economic Development
New Jersey

Atlantic City’s pipe dream: 3-5 year exclusive on pot sales

Now that New Jersey voters have approved recreational marijuana, Mayor Small wants his city to be the only place in the state where it can be sold for three to five years.

5 years ago

A committeeperson in Philadelphia created a meme Instagram account to get the message across. (Instagram / @nakedballot)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’

Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.

5 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Elections
National

Georgia audit to trigger hand recount of presidential vote

After results from the hand recount are certified, the losing campaign can then request another recount, which will be performed by machine, Raffensperger said.

5 years ago

The Sunrise Movement organized protests like this one in July 2019 in Philadelphia to pressure the Democratic National Committee to hold a primary debate focused on climate change. (Jeff Brady/NPR)
Elections
Environment
Sustainability

Pa. environmentalists actually voted this year. That’s a big deal.

Many voters say they view climate and environment as a top priority, but those same voters aren’t always good at showing up to the polls. What does it mean when they do?

5 years ago

A woman wears a Trump flag as a cape as supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vote counting continues, in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, two days after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Elections
Pennsylvania

Tally may bring challenges under Pennsylvania recount rules

There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, and no state or county election official has reported fraud or any other problem with the accuracy of the count.

5 years ago

Joseph Torsella lost reelection for Pa. Treasurer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Torsella concedes Treasury race in another blow for Pa. Democrats

Democratic incumbent treasurer Joe Torsella has conceded his seat to Republican candidate Stacy Garrity — an upsetting loss for Democrats.

5 years ago

New Jersey 3rd Congressional candidate Andy Kim speaks to supporters at the Westin in Mount Laurel in November 2018
Elections
New Jersey

Richter concedes; Kim claims reelection victory

Nearly a week after the race was called for the Democratic incumbent, Republican David Richter concedes.

5 years ago

Some Republicans from the Pennsylvania General Assembly gather for a press conference Tues., Nov. 10, 2020. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Pennsylvania
Public Health

‘We are not afraid’: State GOP lawmakers flout rules as COVID-19 surges in Pa.

Many Pennsylvania Republican House members are still ignoring coronavirus public health measures and putting others at risk.

5 years ago

Zoe Grobman, left, and Olivia Ottone journeyed from West Philadelphia to see Four Seasons Total Landscaping Tuesday morning. (Emily Rizzo for WHYY)

‘Lawn and Order’: Four Seasons markets merch across party lines

Its internet savvy is paying off: On Tuesday, the company posted on Facebook that it was suspending sales of most of its items due to lack of stock.

5 years ago

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(Courtesy of Jeff Lyons)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Fraud Street Run’ to Four Seasons Total Landscaping raises thousands for Philabundance

“We’re just doing our Philly thing,” said creator Jeff Lyons.

5 years ago

Roughly two dozen lawmakers called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit, saying they had fielded widespread doubts about the fairness of the Nov. 3 presidential election. (AMANDA BERG / FOR SPOTLIGHT PA)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. GOP lawmakers to probe unverified fraud claims in election they largely won

Roughly two dozen House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit.

5 years ago

 Ed Forchion, a pro-marijuana activist known as NJ Weedman, in front of his store in Trenton. (AP Photo)
The Why
Criminal Justice
New Jersey
Politics

NJ voters legalized recreational marijuana — but the fight isn’t over

After years of back and forth, New Jersey voted to legalize recreational marijuana. So why do some cannabis activists say it isn’t enough?

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