Government
The ballot question, which could have allowed lawmakers to keep their seats while running for state or federal office, will no longer be part of May’s primary vote.
6 months ago
Listen 1:05Cheltenham to begin interviews for next police chief and kick off search for township manager
The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners expects to hire a new police chief sometime around July.
6 months ago
Mayor Parker’s ‘pothole squads’ would be funded by proposed 25-cent delivery tax
E-commerce industry group lobbies against the fee, citing potential impact on workers and disadvantaged residents.
6 months ago
Mike Houghton was a former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chairman and longtime member before being fired Wednesday.
6 months ago
Delaware arts agency seeks public input on next 5-year statewide funding plan
After awarding $5.4 million in arts grants last year, the Delaware Division of the Arts is asking residents to help guide its next five-year strategic plan.
6 months ago
Listen 1:17Pennsylvania House advances bill to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2029
Democrats previously failed in their efforts to pass similar legislation in 2023, 2024 and last year.
6 months ago
Listen 1:15A young Pa. state representative candidate is giving his peers hands-on campaign experience
Leo Solga’s new internship aims to expand civic literacy and give other young people the tools they need for a future run for office.
7 months ago
Dozens of Latino entrepreneurs gathered in Dover to meet Delaware lawmakers, network and highlight the growing presence of Latino businesses.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14Advocates call for more support for Wilmington renters during Mayor Carney’s budget speech
Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs.
7 months ago
Listen 1:47Parents of victims of explicit AI-generated images called for better responses from school districts.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09Delaware County completes $38 million upgrades of 911 radio system
In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system.
7 months ago
Listen 0:58SAVE America Act: What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
The bill would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls.
7 months ago
James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party.
7 months ago
Listen 1:50The multibillion-dollar blueprint calls for no new wage or real estate taxes, but does add surcharges to national chain deliveries and ride-hailing fares.
7 months ago
Listen 0:57Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.
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