Politics & Policy
Government shutdown closes most of Independence Mall
The National Park Service locked up all of its historic sites in Philadelphia's Independence Mall.
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Thousands take to Parkway for second Philly Women’s March
The second Women’s March began at Logan Circle and headed to Eakins Oval where speakers rallied the primarily, but not exclusively female crowd.
8 years ago
Caltagirone will run again, but without some of his usual supporters
The allegations that he repeatedly sexually harassed a staffer is causing a prominent union to rescind its support.
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Schumer, White House respond to shutdown by pointing fingers
The federal government is now in a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a stopgap measure to keep funding going ahead of a midnight deadline.
8 years ago
Women’s March on Philadelphia aims to energize voters
Police in Philadelphia say reports that officers will be randomly searching attendees at the women's march this weekend are inaccurate.
8 years ago
If New Jersey legalizes marijuana, this is what it could look like
Clearly, Joe Lindsey loves his job. At the High Country Healing dispensary in Silverthorne, Colorado, he pulls out plastic tubs of ...
8 years ago
Delaware settles FOIA lawsuit with ex-treasurer
Delaware has agreed to pay its former treasurer $22,500 in taxpayer money to drop a public records lawsuit over former Gov. Jack Markell's correspondence.
8 years ago
Republicans panic in southwest Pennsylvania
A loss or tight win for the GOP in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District would be evidence that few Republican seats should be considered safe in 2018.
8 years ago
Pa. counties call on state government to better support local public services
Pa.'s 67 counties signed on to a list of priorities they hope to achieve in 2018. But the local leaders say they cannot achieve their goals alone.
8 years ago
Offshore oil and gas drilling in Delaware?
Earlier this month, the Trump administration okayed new offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic, including waters off the Delaware coastline.
8 years ago
Schumer says there’s still ‘a good number of disagreements,’ as shutdown looms
The meeting began less than 12 hours before the midnight deadline for Congress to pass a new spending bill.
8 years ago
Delaware residents tell Washington they oppose offshore drilling
The goal of a public meeting in Dover was to listen to local experts and residents.
8 years ago
House Passes Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown, But Senate Prospects Uncertain
Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate to proceed on the four-week continuing resolution, which would extend funding only until Feb. 16.
8 years ago
Huge protests of ’17 lead to individual activism, expectations of bigger rallies
The protests were fast and furious once Donald Trump became president. Some say that momentum has slowed considerably, while others forecast larger demonstrations.
8 years ago
Listen 3:39What happens during a government shutdown?
The world won’t end if a dysfunctional Washington can’t find a way to pass a funding bill before this weekend.
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