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Government Accountability

Former President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan criminal court, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

The fine marks the second sanction for Trump for inflammatory comments about witnesses since the start of the trial last month.

2 years ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Former Delaware state employee stole $181K from unemployment trust fund

The state had not disclosed the theft to the public until WHYY News contacted the Department of Labor about the funding.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Chester Housing Authority building
Urban Planning

HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list

The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Trump in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial

The second week of testimony in Donald Trump's momentous hush money trial saw crucial witnesses taking the stand.

2 years ago

Republicans sit at a table during a hearing
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

U.S. House committee holds Philly field hearing on crime

Republican members of Congress came to Philadelphia Friday to bash District Attorney Larry Krasner over the city’s crime woes.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro at the Union game
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Group that doesn’t disclose its donors paid $12K for Shapiro to attend Phillies games, other sporting events

The secrecy leaves taxpayers in the dark about who underwrites the outings and what interests they may have in state government policy.

2 years ago

Members of a protest encampment at UPenn hang signs around their camp on May 1, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Biden says ‘order must prevail’ during campus protests over Gaza

“Dissent is essential for democracy," he said at the White House. "But dissent must never lead to disorder.”

2 years ago

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump salutes at a campaign rally March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump may get another chance to be president. He’s planning an aggressive second term

Here's a few takeaways from one of the few longform interviews Trump has given this election cycle.

2 years ago

Michelle Gibbs posing for a photo.
Education

One Philly teacher saw $185K in student loan debt forgiven. But hundreds more are still struggling

Black educators in Philadelphia are among those most impacted by student loan debt.

2 years ago

Listen 2:13
Al Sharpton in Wilmington
Courts & Law

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton joins Wilmington protest calling for Delaware court diversity

Carney is under pressure to diversify the court after Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock tendered his retirement.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone at a table
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute

Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.

2 years ago

Trump in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

The court won't tolerate "willful violations of its lawful orders and that if necessary and appropriate under the circumstances, it will impose an incarceratory punishment."

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall during the daytime in summer.
Politics & Policy

Philly spending is under the controller’s microscope after issues at Office of Homeless Services

The goal is to make sure city departments don’t overspend and move the bill for extra costs into another fiscal year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
The Stormwater Authority
Politics & Policy

Chester Mayor Stefan Roots accuses 2 City Council members of violating city charter and receiving 2 salaries

Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
A dune at the beach
Community

Help is coming for North Wildwood that’s losing the man-vs-nature battle on its eroded beaches

The city and state of New Jersey have agreed to an emergency project to pump sand ashore in the interim, to give North Wildwood protection from storm surges and flooding.

2 years ago

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