
Politics & Policy
NY Times: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects
China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to a Times analysis of Trump's tax records.
5 years ago
Obama to stump for Biden in Philly Wednesday
For his first in-person event of the presidential campaign, Barack Obama is visiting Philly. Before a night rally, he will meet with Black male voters.
5 years ago
Pa. House fails to override Wolf’s restaurant capacity veto
It would have allowed taverns and restaurants to operate at half of capacity, or more if they met state and federal social distancing standards or built appropriate barriers.
5 years ago
McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal
The Kentucky Republican appears worried that an agreement between Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin would drive a wedge between Republicans.
5 years ago
Trump ups pressure on Barr to probe Bidens as election nears
Trump for the first time explicitly called on Barr to investigate the Bidens and even pointed to the nearing Nov. 3 election as reason that Barr should not delay taking action
5 years ago
New York won’t enforce New Jersey, Connecticut quarantines
Cuomo said he doesn't expect residents from Connecticut, New Jersey or Pennsylvania to follow New York's rule requiring self-quarantine for 14 days for states on the list.
5 years ago
Philly Council committee votes to ban police use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters
The Committee on Public Safety voted in favor of the bill after two hearings wherein Philadelphians said police used tear gas and rubber bullets indiscriminately.
5 years ago
Citing coronavirus issues, doctors ask Trump to cancel Erie rally
A letter signed by more than 75 physicians statewide said such campaign events endanger public health and give a false impression that the coronavirus is “no longer with us."
5 years ago
Perry County sent out thousands of mail ballots without return postage
Perry County’s Board of Elections decided to reject the state funds for postage-paid mail ballot return envelopes, said county Commissioner Gary Eby.
5 years ago
Amid fears of voter intimidation, N.J. moves to limit police at polls
Most of the bill’s provisions would take effect immediately, although it is unclear whether the measure could clear all legislative hurdles and be signed by Election Day.
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Biden, Trump vie to sway Latino voters in Pa. in waning days of campaign
Nationwide, Latino people are the fastest-growing part of the electorate, and they are expected to be the largest racial or ethnic voting group this year after white people.
5 years ago
Listen 3:19Millions of Pennsylvanians skip every election. Here’s why this year could be different
Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are aggressively pursuing people who vote sporadically or have never voted at all.
5 years ago
Listen 4:42Supreme Court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots
The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6.
5 years ago
N.J. to provide $11M in pandemic relief to struggling fishing industry
Eligible businesses include commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and bait and tackle shops.
5 years ago
Prospects dim for critical election bill in Pennsylvania
County officials are still pushing for a change they say could ensure the vast majority of ballots are counted within hours of polls closing.
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