Politics & Policy
Philly budget carves out extra support for low-income families facing homelessness
The Kenney administration wants to add about $1 million to the Office of Homeless Services budget. The money would be used to keep families in their homes.
7 years ago
Philly Council President Darrell Clarke intervened in a city land sale to help the developer who leased him space for his district office at a reduced rate.
7 years ago
After 4 months, Venezuela’s border with Colombia reopens
Thousands of people crossed over, seeking food, medicine and basic supplies.
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Leach responds to mounting calls for resignation: ‘Absolutely not.’
In a statement, Leach proclaimed his exoneration but apologized to "anyone who may have been offended" by his sexual jokes.
7 years ago
5 takeaways about the Trump administration’s response to far-right extremism
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee questioned senior FBI and Homeland Security officials this week about their response to white supremacist violence.
7 years ago
With Mexico deal done, U.S. urges China to resume trade talks
Mnuchin, speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the G20, urged China to follow suit and return to stalled negotiations.
7 years ago
Catholic Church lobbying costs spiked in Pa. as statute of limitations debate raged
The Catholic Church spent more on lobbying efforts in Pennsylvania than in seven other northeastern U.S. states combined, according to a recent report covering 2011-2018.
7 years ago
Booker’s affordable housing plan features tax credit for renters
Saying America has a “housing affordability crisis,” Booker’s proposal also seeks to end restrictive zoning laws that keep low-cost housing out of many communities.
7 years ago
Trump: U.S., Mexico reach deal to avoid new tariffs
As part of the deal, Mexican officials "agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration," Trump tweeted.
7 years ago
Wolf’s infrastructure plan has bipartisan support, but not from leaders
The plan is intended to fund a range of infrastructure improvements, from roads to flood prevention.
7 years ago
New Jersey considers restricting the use of solitary confinement
Under the proposal, inmates could not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days or more than 20 days in a 60-day period.
7 years ago
Carney signs bill requiring guns to be stored safely away from children
The governor signed a law requiring safe firearm storage. Anyone who intentionally or recklessly leaves loaded guns in reach of children can be charged.
7 years ago
Sexual harassment probe puts Daylin Leach at odds with Democratic leaders
State Sen. Daylin Leach says he’s been cleared of wrongdoing in a probe of sexual harassment allegations. Party leadership maintains that he should resign.
7 years ago
Pence touts trade pact benefits in Pennsylvania stop
Vice President Mike Pence toured York-based JLS Automation, a robotics maker in Pennsylvania and urged Congress to pass a new trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
7 years ago
Are we worthy inheritors of what the D-Day fighters bequeathed us?
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