
Government Accountability
Oz, McCormick race heads into recount in Pa. Senate primary
The state’s acting secretary of state, Leigh Chapman, said that the vote totals for the top two finishers fall within the margin in state law for a mandatory recount.
3 years ago
Philadelphia hit with $1 million verdict in bias suit by two female former officers
A federal jury on Tuesday found that Cpl. Audra McCowan and Patrol Officer Jennifer Allen endured a hostile work environment.
3 years ago
Round two: September retrial set for Kenyatta Johnson and co-defendants
A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after the jury during Johnson’s first trial deadlocked over bribery charges.
3 years ago
Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena.
3 years ago
Pa. grants Chester receiver permission to file for bankruptcy on behalf of city
No decision on pulling the lever is imminent — however, the state granting the receiver the green light to file for bankruptcy makes Chester’s fiscal emergency far more dire.
3 years ago
A Southwest Philly festival is using arts and food to spark community discussions on the city budget
The Kingsessing event includes free lunch by the Mercado de Latinas.
3 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Extraordinary leak of U.S Supreme Court draft opinion
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philly to gather public opinion on the extraordinary leak at the U.S Supreme Court.
3 years ago
Listen 5:08Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt
Judge Engoron could reinstate the fine if the conditions he set forth on Wednesday are not met.
3 years ago
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
The judge says the challenges failed in part because free speech rights don't apply to private companies and Trump failed to show it was working as a state actor.
3 years ago
Overtime for Philly workers continues to rise
Overtime for city workers continues to be a problem, according to a new report from the authority tasked with keeping watch on the city’s finances.
3 years ago
Philly drops to 32nd place on national ParkScore index, because of funding cuts
The Kenney admin is boosting the Parks & Rec budget this year, but advocates say it’s not enough.
3 years ago
False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail
Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.
3 years ago
Chester parking contract linked to timely campaign donations to Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland
The 2018 parking contract appeared to offer no benefit to the city, but a WHYY analysis of campaign contributions shows the mayor's campaign was likely the one benefitting.
3 years ago
D.C. reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations.
3 years ago
If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights
He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.
3 years ago