Government Accountability
Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across U.S.
Reductions are also on the table at transit agencies in Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and Pittsburgh.
2 months ago
Gov. Shapiro: Republicans are stalling Pa. budget talks for ‘political advantage’ next year
Shapiro believes top Republican lawmakers are intentionally stalling budget negotiations to make him look bad ahead of next year's election.
2 months ago
Late to work and school, SEPTA passengers face cuts on a commute-heavy Monday
Passengers who regularly used eliminated bus routes were forced to find alternative ways to get to work, including ride-hailing services.
2 months ago
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann's decision comes in response to a filing on behalf of two New Jersey defendants who faced a trial on federal drug-trafficking charges.
2 months ago
Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.
2 months ago
Listen 3:44Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
3 months ago
Listen 4:57Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.
3 months ago
Listen 0:59The statue of the late mayor will be removed from storage, repaired, refurbished and relocated to an undisclosed location.
3 months ago
Listen 1:16While the president lacks the authority to take federal control of local police departments, he may be able to send troops, depending on a federal case in California.
3 months ago
Listen 1:23SEPTA funding still in limbo despite Pennsylvania Senate approval of budget amendment
Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.
3 months ago
Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left families struggling to cope both financially and mentally. Grassroots efforts seek to offer humanitarian relief.
3 months ago
Listen 1:54Philadelphia’s biggest overtime earners triple their base salary through working extra hours
Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.
3 months ago
Listen 6:08Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death
Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.
3 months ago
Listen 1:29Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ cops
The DOJ hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
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