Politics & Policy
Rizzo statue to move in 2 to 3 years, Kenney says
Mayor wants move to coincide with a renovation of Thomas Paine Plaza, just across from City Hall where the statue stands.
8 years ago
Continuing protest, Jenkins raises fist before Eagles preseason game
Before the Eagles’ preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night, Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins raised his ...
8 years ago
Rand Paul goes to Russia and delivers letter for Trump, marking our era of irony
Many have also seen the visuals of Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul hobnobbing in Moscow this week with members of the Russian Council, sometimes called his "counterparts."
8 years ago
Parking Authority chief Petri offers up a sweeping legislative agenda for change
For most of the Parking Authority’s history, its legislative agenda was little more than maintaining the status quo.
8 years ago
Listen 3:06For now, Army suspends discharges of immigrant recruits
The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily.
8 years ago
Will youth voting surge in Pa.? The data is mixed
One analysis suggests a wave of youth enthusiasm. But a step-back look at the overall electorate may temper expectations.
8 years ago
Listen 3:59U.S. braces for possible cyberattacks after Iran sanctions
U.S. intelligence agencies have singled out Iran as one of the main foreign cyber threats facing America
8 years ago
Pa. attorney general targets straw purchases, gun violence in Philly
More cooperation from Pennsylvania and the U.S. will help disrupt the flow of guns to those prohibited from owning them, attorney general says.
8 years ago
Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib poised to become first Muslim woman in Congress
"I am at a loss for words," she tweeted overnight. "I cannot wait to serve you in Congress."
8 years ago
Toomey brings his anti-tariff crusade to Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's junior US senator is going toe to toe with President Donald Trump on tariffs.
8 years ago
A squeaker in Ohio foretells a blue wave in November
As the clock ticked toward midnight in Ohio’s special House election, Donald Trump still had ample time to craft another baldfaced ...
8 years ago
Civic groups push for independent review of Delaware LLC laws
LLCs are sometimes used to hide money laundering, arms dealing, drug trafficking and human trafficking, contends an open government group.
8 years ago
Military dogs may soon be eligible for U.S. medal honoring service, sacrifice
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez proposed establishing the medal to recognize the valor and achievement of war dogs.
8 years ago
Barletta boards bus in effort to raise name recognition, money
Republican US Senate candidate Lou Barletta is on a bus tour across the commonwealth with his golden retriever, Reilly.
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