Politics & Policy
Does Atlantic City need a mayor? Voters to weigh in by mail
Atlantic City's local government, which has been plagued by corruption dating back 100 years, could get a big change this week.
6 years ago
White House orders staff to wear face masks after new coronavirus cases
The directive out Monday comes after at least two members of the White House staff tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
6 years ago
Pa. counties rebel against closures and Gov. Wolf threatens funding
GOP members of the legislature are organizing to reopen Pennsylvania faster than Gov. Tom Wolf wants. Businesses that defy orders could lose state licenses.
6 years ago
Oil and gas companies asked, then received changes to Fed coronavirus stimulus program
Help with refinancing debt could help shale companies in PA
6 years ago
Trump faces virus risk at home amid push to ‘reopen’ nation
Images of top administration officials taking stepped-up protective measures come as states seek to loosen economic restrictions put in place to mitigate the virus’ spread.
6 years ago
Many houses of worship have sought government aid, surveys show
Houses of worship have taken a financial hit due to the pandemic. Many have applied for federal aid under the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program.
6 years ago
GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus response
Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools.
6 years ago
Crayons, flowers, taxidermy: Wolf releases list of ‘life-sustaining’ business waivers
Gov. Wolf’s administration faced criticism that its business waiver process during the shutdown seemed arbitrary and its decision making was opaque.
6 years ago
The governor has at least two choices, experts say: turn over the information or invoke executive privilege, potentially setting off a court fight.
6 years ago
Ballot question: Should Philly relax the anti-corruption ban on political activity?
If passed, the city would still have some of the strongest restrictions in the country.
6 years ago
Murphy: I’d be ‘shocked’ if N.J. beaches are not open by Memorial Day
Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday evening that he expects New Jersey beaches to be open by Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to the summer season.
6 years ago
Ballot question: Should Philly create a permanent labor department to protect workers’ rights?
The idea has been successful in other U.S. cities.
6 years ago
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
6 years ago
Mayor Jim Kenney kills anti-litter initiative amid coronavirus budget crunch
Kenney created the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet with a radical goal of reducing litter and waste by 90%.
6 years ago
Bobby Henon wants to delay abatement reduction to kickstart construction
While city officials focus on hammering out a post-pandemic budget, the development industry and allies are working to hold onto a valuable tax perk.
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