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Truck traffic from Canada waits to cross the border
Immigration
International
Travel

U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.

5 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., right, speaks while Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli listens during a gubernatorial debate at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Glassboro, N.J.
Elections
New Jersey

COVID, systemic racism among top issues at final debate between Murphy, Ciattarelli

Another debate, another clear contrast between Democratic incumbent New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: A view of the U.S. Capitol at dawn on Wednesday morning October 6, 2021 in Washington, DC
NPR
Economy
Government
National

The House passes a short-term fix to the looming debt ceiling crisis

The bill heads off fiscal calamity and puts an end — for now — to tense negotiations over the federal debt limit.

5 years ago

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Delaware
Government Accountability

Delaware auditor pleads not guilty in felony indictment amid calls for resignation

Delaware Auditor Kathy McGuinness was arraigned in court Tuesday on charges including fraud and witness intimidation. Her lawyer says the indictment is full of “half-truths.”

5 years ago

Marcela Ramirez speaks at a podium at a Build Back Better rally
Immigration
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

‘We need deeds, not words’: Philly produce worker calls for living wages, path to citizenship at D.C. rally

Advocating for Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Marcela Ramirez explained that essential and low-wage workers can’t afford to rest through the pandemic.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and Jack Ciattarelli
Elections
New Jersey

Murphy, Ciattarelli to meet in final debate of N.J. gov race

The debate is being held at Rowan University in Glassboro. Early in-person voting starts Oct. 23 and runs through Halloween.

5 years ago

An illustration shows cash exchanging hands.
Government Accountability
Law
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers spend millions of tax dollars on private lawyers but often don’t reveal why

A review of thousands of pages of documents shows the cases ranged from public records fights to secret personnel problems to attempts to overturn the presidential election.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro arrives at a news conference
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Pennsylvania

For Josh Shapiro, the only Dem candidate for Pa. governor, it’s all going according to plan

Shapiro’s lofty political ambitions have been well-known throughout his two decades in Pa. politics. But his widespread backing remains unusual — and is all according to plan.

5 years ago

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A voter drops their mail ballot through a drop box.
Elections
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

N.J. election officials struggle to find enough poll workers

Staffing shortages are an issue despite increase in pay for poll workers.

5 years ago

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas calls for people to register to vote at a rally on Monday, October 11, 2021. (Tom MacDonald WHYY)
Elections
Philadelphia

‘There is no such thing as an off year’: Voter registration rally at Philadelphia City Hall

An effort is underway in Philadelphia to continue to register new voters right up until next week’s deadline for the upcoming general election.

5 years ago

Pa. Sen. Cris Dush appears at a committee hearing
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

GOP wants personal voter data to root out fraud. Pa. already uses a more secure system

Pennsylvania has spent nearly half a million dollars over the past six years to find and remove outdated registrations from its voter database.

5 years ago

Chief Duane
NPR
Government Accountability
National
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

A Black family got their beach back — and inspired others to fight against land theft

The beachfront land — known as Bruce's Beach in Manhattan Beach, Calif. — is being returned to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce 97 years after it was taken.

5 years ago

Outdoor dining in Philadelphia
Business
Food & Drink
Public Spaces

Council President Clarke counters Domb’s outdoor dining bill with his own

Philadelphia City Council’s President introduces a dining out extension and says the current regulations are fine for outdoor dining.

5 years ago

People take part in the Women's March ATX rally, Saturday, Oct., 2, 2021 in at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas
NPR
Gender
National
Public Health

Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Texas’ 6-week abortion ban

The most restrictive abortion law in the country is back in effect in Texas, after a temporary block was lifted.

5 years ago

Protesters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6. (John Minchillo/AP)
NPR
Government
Government Accountability

The White House authorizes the National Archives to share documents with Jan. 6 panel

President Biden determined that asserting executive privilege was "not warranted" for the first set of documents gathered by the archives.

5 years ago

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