Politics & Policy

The idea has been successful in other U.S. cities.

A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.

Kenney created the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet with a radical goal of reducing litter and waste by 90%.

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.

It was supposed to be published last Friday, but agency scientists were told the guidance “would never see the light of day,” according to a CDC official.

Survivor advocates say the new regulations will have a chilling effect on reporting, as alleged victims may view it as futile to file a formal complaint, or retraumatizing.

Gov. Tom Wolf wants to create a new, federally-funded ‘civilian corps’ to help respond to COVID-19. But many of the details are still unclear.

The governor championed government transparency during his campaigns, but now that commitment is being tested.

Circulating fliers call on “patriots” to descend on City Hall.

Cape May County has submitted what officials say is a "safe, thoughtful and progressive" reopening plan to Gov. Phil Murphy. 

Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.

Princeton economists Angus Deaton and Anne Case discuss their book, "Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism" about income inequality and increased morbidity.

Pa. is urging voters to take advantage of mail-in options this primary. Some county officials are worried it won’t be enough to prevent COVID-19 spread.

The prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020 will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.

Gov. Phil Murphy, who has said municipalities are empowered to decide whether to open or close beaches, reiterated that beach towns cannot legally restrict access.