Politics & Policy
Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote
Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager
7 years ago
N.J. launches $5,000 rebate for electric vehicles purchases
It’s part of a push to increase electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads tenfold by 2025.
7 years ago
GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion
A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.
7 years ago
South Philly lot named in Kenyatta Johnson indictment to hit market ‘very soon’
The city of Philadelphia is moving forward with plans to develop housing on land at the center of a federal corruption case.
7 years ago
Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners
The strength of Sanders and Buttigieg was matched in reverse by the struggle of former Vice President Joe Biden
7 years ago
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropping out of 2020 presidential race
Yang built his campaign around a signature policy proposal — universal basic income — rising from relative obscurity with a loyal following of supporters.
7 years ago
Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts
Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.
7 years ago
Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, toxic chemical in refinery explosion
The proposal stems from last summer’s explosion at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The company is winding its way through bankruptcy.
7 years ago
Early voting is here! How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania
Cast a ballot from your bed.
7 years ago
‘Throw them against the wall and frisk them’: Bloomberg’s 2015 race talk stirs debate
Michael Bloomberg is distancing himself from a 2015 speech in which the former New York City mayor defended aggressive police tactics in minority neighborhoods.
7 years ago
New Hampshire primary 2020: Liveblog
Follow the latest updates as New Hampshire voters head to the polls.
7 years ago
Believing in your own power: Lessons from N.H. primary
Temple University students are learning more than journalism skills while covering the New Hampshire primary.
7 years ago
N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements
The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.
7 years ago
To fund road repair, Delco may charge more for vehicle registration
Delaware County officials are mulling a new $5 fee on vehicle registrations. It could help raise millions to fund road and bridge repairs.
7 years ago
Horse racing industry stages rally to buck Gov. Wolf’s plan to raid its trust fund
The groups says the move to take $204 million from a $250-million fund would result in “the end of horse racing in Pennsylvania."
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