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Politics & Policy

A demonstrator reacts to the guilty verdict announced against former President Donald Trump outside Manhattan Criminal Court
Elections
Government
Law
National

Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day

Even if he is elected president again, Trump will not be able to pardon himself of state charges in New York.

1 year ago

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Elections
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

President Biden and VP Harris reach out to Black voters in Philly

Biden and Harris were joined by Black elected leaders, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, as they made their case to voters.

1 year ago

Shawmar Pitts speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Affordable housing, rental assistance and home repairs: Philly progressives are pushing City Council for a ‘worker’s budget’

As City Council negotiates a budget with Mayor Parker, some council members and advocates seek more funding that directly impacts working-class Black and brown Philadelphians.

1 year ago

Republican Senate candidate David McCormick discusses education and “woke ideology” with  Aly Warner (left), chair of the Northampton County chapter of Moms for Liberty, and Betsy DeVos (right), secretary of education under the Trump Administration. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

David McCormick joins Betsy DeVos at Moms for Liberty event in Nazareth

The Republican Senate candidate and the former secretary of education during the Trump administration discussed education, Title IX and “woke ideology.”

1 year ago

Attorney General office
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. attorney general candidates rebuild campaign coffers after pricey primaries

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday each spent more than $300,000 to fight contested primaries. Both campaigns are now rebuilding their cash reserves.

1 year ago

Jamie Gauthier posing with other members of the task force
Government Accountability
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Billy Penn

New Philadelphia task force studies reparations for Black residents

Recommendations could include payments, social services, and political reforms.

1 year ago

Joe Biden speaks at Girard College
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach effort in Philly amid signs of diminished support

Turning out Black voters could prove pivotal for Biden's chances in what are expected to be among the most closely contested states, including Pa.

1 year ago

Robert Menendez speaks at a desk
Elections
National
New Jersey

Race to watch: N.J. 8th Congressional District contest overshadowed by Menendez corruption trial

Rob Menendez, the Democratic incumbent, is competing for the seat against Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and businessman Kyle Jasey.

1 year ago

Bob Casey
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Sen. Casey touts work on committee for aging after AARP poll shows tie with McCormick among older voters

In an interview with WHYY News, Casey said his challenger, David McCormick, wants to privatize Social Security and Medicare and roll back legislation reducing drug prices.

1 year ago

Sorting mail ballots
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out

The lawsuit filed Tuesday by left-leaning groups challenges a provision in Pennsylvania law that voters must write the date when they sign their mail-in ballot envelope.

1 year ago

Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Unsanctioned pay and unauthorized board members: Chester receiver unloads more allegations at stormwater authority

Chester’s state-appointed receiver says the city never signed off on salaries for its stormwater authority board members. Board members might have to pay back restitution.

1 year ago

fire truck
Employment
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Coatesville signs 3-year agreement with firefighter union

The new contract between the city and Coatesville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3790 establishes wage increases and better recruitment efforts.

1 year ago

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Single-use plastic bags
Business
Environment
Pennsylvania

Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban

The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.

1 year ago

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FILE - Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., speaks with reporters about the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Washington.  Evans of Philadelphia said Thursday, May 23, 2024 that he is in a rehabilitation facility recovering from a minor stroke, and plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Government
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke

Congressman Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he's he's having difficulty with one of his legs but plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.

1 year ago

protesters blocking traffic in the street
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

‘Leaky roofs’ and ‘unsafe conditions’: Philly advocates block traffic to demand higher budget for Parks and Rec

Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.

1 year ago

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