Government Accountability

The state director for Common Cause claims his new firm’s consulting work poses no conflict of interest.

The key question of Trump's impeachment trial was answered: There will be no new witness testimony, including from former national security adviser John Bolton.

Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman

The watchdog office spent nearly $160,000 on pistols and ammunition that its investigators are not legally allowed to carry. The weapons have been in storage for two years.

Despite the January chill, the Wharton Square Park rec center room was stiflingly hot as longtime allies and area residents shouted their love for the council representative.

Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.

U.S. senators are getting the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump’s attorneys and House managers on Wednesday.

As details of federal charges against him and his wife come into focus, the Philadelphia councilmember writes them off as insulting and overzealous.

Pressure is increasing on senators to call John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

Workgroup formed to tackle harassment, sexual assault and misogyny by men in power; battle plan is laid out

A former state representative faces three months in the Philadelphia jail after pleading guilty Thursday.

Pressing through a second day of impeachment arguments, House Dems scoffed at Trump's claims that he had good reasons for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political foes.

Murphy, a Democrat, set up the task force last year after two state reports raised concerns about how business tax breaks established under Republican Chris Christie were awar

Opening arguments began Wednesday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as House prosecutors outlined his “corrupt scheme” to abuse power and obstruct Congress.

Opening arguments began Tuesday in the Republican-led Senate trial of President Donald Trump.