Politics & Policy

The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.

As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.

State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.

About two dozen members of the New Jersey immigrant rights group Resistencia en Acción cheered and called for greater immigrant protections.

Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.

“We’re going to take our capital back,” President Donald Trump declared, adding he would also be “getting rid of the slums.”

House members have approved SEPTA funding for a fifth time. Now the Senate holds the power to stave off major transit cuts.

Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.

The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.