Government Accountability
Pa. GOP Rep. Scott Perry is the first sitting lawmaker the Jan. 6 panel wants to question
They want more information on his involvement in unsuccessfully seeking to install former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark as acting attorney general of the United States.
4 years ago
Philly activists help organize White House rally to combat starvation in Afghanistan
A rally outside the White House demanded the Biden administration ease sanctions in Afghanistan, to avoid millions of deaths by starvation.
4 years ago
Want a Delco government contract? First, you must disclose political contributions
County Council members are hoping to put an end once and for all to the ‘pay-to-play’ system they say has hampered the bidding process.
4 years ago
Washington, D.C., sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6
The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows
Documents released by Meadows include exchanges about his efforts to help Trump overturn his defeat in the presidential election.
4 years ago
Saule Omarova gets candid: Banks sank her nomination to become a key regulator
She says they distorted her research, which led to an environment in which attacks against her became unfair and personal.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 who helped plan Trump rallies
Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and “some appeared to have had direct communication” with then-President Trump as they were planning.
4 years ago
District attorney consulted with Pennsylvania State Police before shooting, then ruled it justified
The fact that Lozier was involved in the decision to shoot, and then was the one to sign off on whether it was appropriate, has raised serious alarm among policing experts.
4 years ago
Democratic politicians in Pa. spoke on how anti-abortion policies presented by conservatives are harmful for citizens of the commonwealth.
4 years ago
Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from Jan. 6 panel
The three-judge panel said there was a “unique legislative need” for documents that the committee has requested.
4 years ago
Big controversy over Delran’s ‘biggest party’ for Carli Lloyd, as contracts come under scrutiny
The outcry over a situation ethics experts say can be all too common in N.J. has also prompted Delran’s council president to vow reforms will be made.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate election ‘audit’ contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results
Pa. Senate Republicans are paying over a quarter-million dollars in taxpayer money to Envoy Sage LLC to investigate the 2020 election despite zero evidence of widespread fraud
4 years ago
Philadelphia commerce director resigns following reports of antisemitic comments, verbal abuse
Former staffers alleged Rashid had made antisemitic remarks and verbally abused women staffers. Mayor Kenney accepted his resignation on Sunday.
4 years ago
Lawmaker pleads guilty in double-dipping reimbursements case
The state attorney general’s office said Margo Davidson pleaded guilty Thursday in Dauphin County Court to five counts, including theft by deception.
4 years ago














