Politics & Policy
The history behind ‘When the looting starts, the shooting starts’
In response to the violent protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a phrase that goes back to the 1960s, used by a white police chief known for inflaming racial tension.
6 years ago
What’s allowed during Philly’s ‘yellow’ phase? Here’s everything we know
As the state slowly reopens, the city issued its own guidelines for business and residents.
6 years ago
UPMC rakes in $228 million in coronavirus stimulus cash, dwarfing competitors
The enormous handout to the state’s largest hospital chain is the result of a federal formula that rewarded companies based on revenue and medical claims, not actual need.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Details on Philly’s June 5 reopening unveiled
Although health officials say Philly has slowed the spread of the coronavirus, they are fearful of losing those gains if social distancing measures are relaxed too quickly.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware youth camps and summer schools can open when Phase 2 starts
The Carney administration is encouraging those who run youth camps and summer school to limit groups to 15 children plus staff, and to take extra safety precautions.
6 years ago
Pa. House passes resolution to limit Wolf’s coronavirus emergency declaration
It was debate marked by heckling, parliamentary wrangling, and an accusation that a Republican lawmaker called a Democratic colleague a “little girl.”
6 years ago
‘Herculean task’ ahead for GOP challengers in Delco congressional race
The pandemic has scrapped the playbook for primary campaigning in a congressional district that made waves in 2018 after the redistricting decision.
6 years ago
Listen 1:37Pa. DEP stood to gain new staffers, but now faces flat funding to start next fiscal year
DEP has been “decimated” over the years by cuts, he said, adding even Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed increases were inadequate.
6 years ago
Massive unemployment scam strikes up to 58,000 people in Pa., far more than previously known
The state Treasury has temporarily halted direct deposit payments for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and will only issue money by check.
6 years ago
Kenney scraps Philly property tax increase, citing state help
Kenney wrote that the city school district will receive "higher than anticipated funding" in the $25 billion budget approved this week by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
6 years ago
Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
Trump signed an executive order Thursday challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
6 years ago
Judge orders Pa. to launch new method for visually impaired voters for next week’s primary
This approach would require the use of assistive technology, such as screen readers or the ability to update refreshable braille displays.
6 years ago
Allegations of a cover-up are prompting calls for the House GOP leader to resign and one Democrat even called for an official investigation.
6 years ago
Flood of mail-in ballots in Pa. spurs fight to change deadlines
“No one wants to be in the situation where the presidential race comes down to Pa. and there is a week or two delay on us in delivering a victor," said state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
6 years ago
Pa. legislature sends $26 billion short-term budget to Gov. Tom Wolf
The legislature will send a short-term budget to Gov. Tom Wolf, an unusual measure made necessary by the strain put on the state’s finances by the coronavirus pandemic.
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