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Government Accountability

Philadelphia City Hall is visible in a view of the Philadelphia skyline.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline behind Eakins Oval. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Community
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

George Bochetto, Kathy Barnette, Mehmet Oz, Jeffrey Lord, Rose Tennent, John Gizzie, Jeff Bartos, Carla Sands, and Lowman Henry pose for a photograph during a forum for Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Thaddeus Kirkland, mayor of the city of Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

A general view of The Trump International Hotel
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey speaks during a news conference
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

Rep. Mo Brooks greets supporters while campaigning during a
NPR
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 panel asks three new House Republicans to testify voluntarily

The House select Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to House Republican Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and Ronny Jackson of Texas.

4 years ago

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
Courts & Law

Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta

A special grand jury was selected Monday for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.

4 years ago

A close-up of Rep. Jim Jordan speaking at an event in February.
Politics & Policy

Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes

Testimony released by the House Jan. 6 panel shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.

4 years ago

GOP Lt. Governor candidate Teddy Daniels (Daniels campaign)
Politics & Policy

GOP candidate in Pennsylvania primary hit with protective order

Teddy Daniels was accused of making threats, saying he would kill the family dog and grabbing his wife by the shirt.

4 years ago

Rape kits
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.

4 years ago

Beachgoers are pictured at Island Beach State Park
Community

Poll: Quality of life good in N.J., but people want to leave due to costs and taxes

Nearly two-thirds surveyed in a Monmouth University poll say they would like to leave New Jersey because it costs too much.

4 years ago

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence

A special assistant in the Trump White House, told the committee “there were concerns brought forward” to Meadows before the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.

4 years ago

Rebecca Walker was acquitted of falsying records and official misconduct.
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware legislator acquitted of falsifying alcohol testing records of state employees

Walker was charged in her role as deputy director at the state agency that stores and tests drugs seized by police. She is now state director of nursing.

4 years ago

Residents rallied in October 2019 in Council chambers to demand creation of the special committee. (Philadelphia City Council / flickr)
Community
Billy Penn

The Philadelphia agency responsible for keeping children safe is failing families, says scathing new report

After a detailed investigation of the city’s child welfare system, a City Council committee issued an urgent call for wholesale reforms.

4 years ago

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