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Chester’s stormwater chief has retired. His exit comes as agency faces scrutiny from state-appointed receiver

This marks the second time in three months a city authority leader has retired from their position.

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FILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January

The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position.

1 year ago

Dozens rally at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents.
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Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy
Books
New Jersey
Politics

A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries

A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump stands
Economy
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Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions

The president-elect made the comments in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on immigration, abortion and foreign policy.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Delaware
Elections
LGBTQ

‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Ronald L. Rowe Jr. points a finger angrily
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Secret Service director vows overhaul as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt

During the hearing Ronald Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Economy
Government

Delaware compensation commission considers fix to legislator pension mess

Lawmakers’ pension payments are expected to rise again as longtime House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf prepares to retire.

1 year ago

FILE - Peter Navarro speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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Politics

Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser

Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that Navarro will serve as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker signs legislation as other look on
Law
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly

Mayor Parker signed the new law Wednesday. It’s a big win for bike safety advocates.

1 year ago

A closeup of Jack Ciattarelli
Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

With 11 months to go, N.J.’s gubernatorial race is already crowded, but most voters don’t know who the candidates are

More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.

1 year ago

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Andy Kim
Government
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early

Helmy was appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction. Helmy will step down this weekend.

1 year ago

People in the encampments
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Spaces

After a heated public hearing, Philly City Council moves forward to restrict street outreach providers in Kensington

Proposed legislation would restrict mobile providers from operating on residential streets, near schools and recreation centers and in other public areas of Kensington.

1 year ago

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump points to the crowd at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Elections
National
NPR

Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections

This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically.

1 year ago

Hunter Biden arrives to federal court with his wife
Government Accountability
National

Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?

The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his punishment after his trial conviction in the gun case and guilty plea on tax charges.

1 year ago

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