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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Urban Planning

Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week

The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.

1 hour ago

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

3 days ago

A group of people line up to get onto a SEPTA bus
Urban Planning

Philly bus routes most used by students will be restored next week after Parker announces an advance of city funds

Service will be restored on the 31, 84, 88 and six 400-level routes starting Tuesday. The city will use some of its SEPTA subsidy funds to restore them.

4 days ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer talks with two men at a winery with barrels in the background
Politics & Policy

‘A little more than ridiculous’: 3-decade effort to let wineries ship directly to Delaware homes comes to fruition

Starting next August, a household can receive up to 36 bottles of wine by mail. Delaware is the 49th state to legalize shipments to some degree.

6 days ago

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Election workers counting up ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules

It's the latest time in at least a half-dozen cases that a court has told Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots.

6 days ago

Exterior of the Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Life goes on: Why Pennsylvania lawmakers are in no hurry to make a budget deal nearly two months after the deadline

Thanks to a “unique mix” of characteristics, Pennsylvania keeps running, even without a budget. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing.

1 week ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier
Politics & Policy

Neighbors help neighbors to cut down on drug activity in West Philly

The effort has police teaming up with residents to give drug dealers a message that they aren’t wanted in their neighborhood.

2 weeks ago

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Kathy Jennings speaks
Courts & Law

‘Political pawns’: Delaware, New Jersey sue Trump administration over conditioning crime victims funding on immigration cooperation

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.

2 weeks ago

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Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video

Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.

2 weeks ago

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Federal agents standing in the street with D.C. police
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police

State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.

3 weeks ago

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Mike Castle smiles
Politics & Policy

Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

3 weeks ago

Bucks County residents hold signs at a SEPTA funding rally
Politics & Policy

Bucks County Democrats, elected officials urge state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline

Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.

3 weeks ago

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Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Politics & Policy

‘Restore faith’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation creating an independent Inspector General Office

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

3 weeks ago

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Large fire with billowing smoke
Community

Camden City Council approves agreement with EMR to hold the company accountable for scrapyard fire. Residents are not satisfied

The memo of understanding announced last spring followed a massive fire at EMR’s Ferry Avenue facility earlier this year.

3 weeks ago

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Newark Democrat Madinah Wilson-Anton
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers pass bills to help with massive residential property tax hike after fights and name-calling

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

3 weeks ago

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