Politics & Policy
Christie to headline California GOP convention lunch
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in California, making his pitch to donors as he considers a run for president in 2016.
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Obama adviser recounts time with former Philly Mayor John Street
Veteran political consultant David Axelrod crafted the media strategy for Barack Obama’s two presidential campaigns, and spent two
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ListenPoliticians, business owners ready for annual ‘walk’ to DC
Political honchos and business hot shots from across the state will board an Amtrak train bound for Washington, D.C., as the state Chambe
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Federal judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern Dis
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Wolf’s death penalty moratorium in Pa. draws sharp reactions, pro and con
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has pushed the “pause” button on executions in the state. Wolf called his
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Philly? Cleveland? Could ‘rust’ be rising while the Sun Belt sets?
Next year, Republicans will hold their convention in Cleveland, the city where I was born and grew up. And Democrats will hold their conf
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The circus is coming back: Philly snags Democratic National Convention
Get ready to party, Philly — in 18 months, that is — after we’ve raised about $80 million to cover the tab.
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Lambasting City Council over PGW deal, Wolfe launches new bid for at-large seat
Longtime ward leader and Philadelphia attorney Matt Wolfe on Wednesday launched his campaign to land an at-large spot on City Council.
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2 ex-Pa. officials who pleaded guilty get pensions
Two former state officials who each pleaded guilty to a conflict of interest charge last year after prosecutors dropped more serious char
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Pa. paying $13K a month for governor’s Philadelphia office
Gov. Tom Wolf is looking to reduce or eliminate the cost of a Philadelphia office space lease that costs taxpayers $13,000 per month.
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