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Government Accountability

Kayleigh McEnany and White House senior adviser Stephen Miller walk across the South Lawn
Politics & Policy

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides

The subpoenas issued Tuesday include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

4 years ago

File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Social justice groups say N.J. needs a person of color as the next Senate president

Leaders from several social justice groups say the time is long overdue for a person of color to assume the second most powerful position in New Jersey government.

4 years ago

John
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Courts & Law

Prosecutors tell jurors to hold Dougherty and Henon ‘accountable’ as bribery trial closes

Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Costello argued that Dougherty “bought Henon” in the government’s closing courtroom argument.

4 years ago

Bagged up trash sit outside Philly homes
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Urban Planning

Trash pickup delays hit some Philly neighborhoods harder than others, analysis shows

A new report from the Philadelphia Controller's Office reveals which areas of the city have experienced the most consistent delays in trash pickup.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally before deadly insurrection win races

At least 13 candidates on Tuesday's ballots for state or local offices were in Washington, D.C., for the rally promoting the lie that the 2020 election had been stolen.

4 years ago

Bobby Henon walks while wearing a face mask
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community

Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.

4 years ago

John
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Courts & Law

Judge tosses one corruption charge against John Dougherty

The U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl made the dismissal in a written order and did not explain his decision.

4 years ago

Kathy McGuiness speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear

The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.

4 years ago

A closeup of a school bus.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think

Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.

4 years ago

Sean Parnell with Donald Trump (Parnell campaign site)
Politics & Policy

Senate candidate’s wife testifies about abuse, being choked

The estranged wife of Sean Parnell, the Republican endorsed by Trump for U.S. Senate in Pa., says he tried to choke her, as she described years of rage and abuse she endured.

4 years ago

Delaware auditor Kathy McGuiness stands in front of a Delaware government building
Courts & Law

Judge denies indicted Delaware auditor’s bid to have taxpayers foot bill for $550-an-hour lawyer

Prosecutors called the gambit by Kathy McGuiness “absurd.” The judge ruled that she is only entitled to a public defender.

4 years ago

John Dougherty walks to the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Johnny Dougherty allegedly bribed Philly councilmember with $19,000 in game tickets

Dougherty’s union, Local 98, spent thousands to send Councilmember Bobby Henon to big games. Prosecutors allege the gifted tickets were bribes.

4 years ago

Bakari Sellers, center, attorney for the families of victims killed in the 2015 Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting, in S.C., speaks with reporters outside the Justice Department, in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021
Courts & Law

Families of 9 killed in S.C. church settle with feds over gun purchase

The Justice Department will pay $88 million, which includes $63 million for the families of the slain and $25 million for survivors of the shooting, it was announced Thursday.

4 years ago

Members of the Draw the Lines initiative stand with cutouts of congressional districts at a Capitol protest
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Despite transparency vows, much of Pa.’s redistricting still takes place behind closed doors

The task of reshaping Pennsylvania's political maps falls to a small group of legislative insiders, a system that critics worry facilitates backroom deals.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Construction manager: Comcast hired contractors at 10x usual rate to win Bobby Henon’s support for franchise deal

After the owner of MJK Electrical bribed Johnny Dougherty, his company scored a $9 million deal with Comcast.

4 years ago

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