
Elections
Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week
The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.
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Why Philly’s youth need to be included in the next mayor’s plan to stop violence
We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.
2 years ago
Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts
In May, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for three vacant seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
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Pennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballots
Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler dismissed a case brought by the Republican National Committee last year
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Fired Fox News producer says she’d testify against the network in $1.6 billion suit
A producer for Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo alleges Fox News attorneys coerced her to lie under oath in a defamation case against the network. Fox fired her on Friday.
2 years ago
In Trump probe, Manhattan grand jury due back at work
The members of the grand jury are due to return Monday afternoon to hear more evidence.
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Philadelphia wants to be able to stash more cash for a hypothetical ‘rainy day’
A question on the May 16 primary ballot asks voters to approve changes to a complicated financial formula, with the goal of building a better financial reserve.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the GOP aimed at preventing counties from helping voters ensure their mail-in ballots counted.
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Fox, Dominion argue over legal standards to prove defamation
Fox contends that it can't be held liable for defamation for simply reporting on newsworthy allegations — a sitting president’s claim that the election was being stolen.
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Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum
The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.
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Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot
All 17 seats are up for reelection.
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Trump probe grand jury not meeting for the day – AP sources
The reason for the postponement was not immediately clear, but it would indicate that a vote on whether or not to indict Trump might be at least temporarily pushed back.
2 years ago
Yes, Trump can run for president if he’s indicted, but winning is a different story
At least one expert says though there's nothing legally stopping him from running again, an indictment with criminal charges could kill his chances at reelection.
2 years ago
Fox News has first clash in Delaware court with Dominion Voting systems
Both sides want the judge to pronounce them victors in the $1.6 billion defamation case, negating the need for a trial slated for next month.
2 years ago
Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania elects its Supreme Court justices in statewide partisan contests. The winners of the May 16 primary will compete during the Nov. 7 general election.
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