Politics & Policy
What the rise of Amazon has to do with the rise of Trump
The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.
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Philadelphia’s new health chief is known for empathy. Can she lead out of crisis?
Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole has spent most of her career in public health.
5 years ago
How the Gaza violence marked a shift in the American political debate over Israel
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has erupted into the biggest public disagreement the left has had with the Biden administration to date.
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Controversial PECO gas project in Marple Twp. goes to PUC for hearings
People interested in testifying or listening to the telephone hearings have until 10 a.m. Monday to pre-register with the Public Utility Commission.
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Philly judges win Democratic primaries for statewide courts
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Timika Lane won a three-way primary contest this week for a Superior Court seat.
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PGW launches probe over extremist group logo on city-owned utility truck
The “Three Percenters” sticker was next to another one bearing a Blue Lives Matter flag.
5 years ago
A tale of two red counties: How vaccine efforts are playing out across Pa.
Although political extremes affect attitudes toward the pandemic, they don’t cleanly predict the willingness to get shots. Consider these two red counties.
5 years ago
Listen 3:58Trump continues to push election falsehoods. Here’s why that matters
Trump continues to have great influence with Republican elected leaders because of his continued popularity with the GOP base.
5 years ago
Experts say Pa.’s 2021 primary was typical, but GOP lawmakers are seizing on issues
Routine poll issues, some mail-ballot snafus, and low turnout were all par for the course of a normal election.
5 years ago
Trump ‘asked me’ to run for governor, Pa. state Sen. Mastriano says
Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, said he met with Trump on Monday in New York and, among other things, discussed the governor's race and the candidates.
5 years ago
Sponsor of Delaware’s minimum wage increase predicts success
With just 11 legislative working days left in the General Assembly’s calendar, supporters of a bill to increase Delaware’s minimum wage are urging lawmakers to act.
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The Pentagon has never passed an audit. Some senators want to change that
The Pentagon went through its first independent financial audit in 2017. But after three failed attempts, lawmakers are losing their patience.
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Pa. voters give legislature more power to override governor during emergency declarations
Republicans in Pennsylvania have won a significant victory in their efforts to curtail a governor’s power in emergency situations.
5 years ago
Gainey likely to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor; Peduto concedes in Democratic primary
State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory.
5 years ago
Congress passes bill to counter the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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