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