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Government

Dead Humpback Whale on Offshore New Jersey Beach
Politics & Policy

GOP congressmen: Halt offshore wind, probe whale deaths

Thursday's hearing in Wildwood could be the beginning of an expected campaign by the GOP-controlled House to investigate the Biden administration’s clean energy plans.

3 years ago

U.S. soldiers stand guard in Fallujah, May 2003. Congress will vote on whether to repeal the authorization for the use of military force orders passed in 1991 and in 2002 for two separate armed conflicts in Iraq. (Murad Sezer/Associated Press)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Senate advances a bill to repeal Iraq war authorizations

A bill ending Iraq war authorizations has cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate and is expected to be taken up by the chamber for a final vote next week.

3 years ago

Apartment owners and residents protested outside City Hall against a council bill that would mandate automatic sprinklers systems in high-rise buildings ahead of a City Council session
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly property owners push City Council to kill sprinkler bill for high-rise buildings

The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.

3 years ago

People with shovels at a groundbreaking event
Urban Planning

More than 100 years after opening, Philly’s Kingsessing Library is getting a $7 million makeover

The library is the first of 12 to receive upgrades with funding from Philly’s soda tax as part of the city’s Rebuild program.

3 years ago

The Horn & Hardart coffee can awaits its pivotal role in City Hall. (Kira Wang/Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

The Horn & Hardart ‘coffee can of destiny’ is still ruling Philly elections

Drawing numbers from a tin to determine ballot order is one of the city’s decades-old traditions. Not everyone appreciates the idiosyncrasy.

3 years ago

Bucks County officials announced that it has joined a class action lawsuit against several social media giants on Wednesday. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Bucks County joins national lawsuit against tech, social media giants

Some of the platforms targeted in the lawsuit include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and more.

3 years ago

N.J. Sen. Ron Rice (NJ Spotlight)
Politics & Policy

Ron Rice, New Jersey’s longest-serving Black lawmaker, dies at 77

Rice was a staunch advocate for social justice. Gov. Phil Murphy announced he will sign an executive order requiring flags to fly at half-staff in Rice’s honor.

3 years ago

Houses on Boathouse row are lit up with green lights at night.
Community

Boathouse Row going dark for eight months for lighting system overhaul

The $2.1 million dollar package is designed to fix lights that have been damaged by animals. The new system will feature state of the art technology.

3 years ago

A woman looking at her cell phone
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Breaking down Shapiro’s plan to eliminate two of Pa.’s cell phone taxes

As part of his first budget proposal, Gov. Shapiro wants to eliminate both the sales and use tax and the gross receipts tax on cell phone services.

3 years ago

Dawud Bey stands in an unfinished studio apartment in a historic building in West Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Game-changing’ loan fund in Philly celebrates first affordable housing project

Launched two years ago, the Philadelphia Accelerator Fund is designed to help Black and brown developers access capital for affordable housing projects.

3 years ago

Mayoral candidates on stage
Politics & Policy

Land use, infrastructure, and a Roosevelt Boulevard subway: Candidates talk development at Philly mayoral forum

All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Naval Base Point Loma
Politics & Policy

Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

The order also seeks to promote more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies get the most from last summer's bipartisan gun control law.

3 years ago

Pat Schroeder speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Politics & Policy

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies

Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado, and she went on to serve 12 terms.

3 years ago

Pa. capitol building at night
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Secrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments

Some government officials find every reason to delay or deny access to public records, then use taxpayer dollars to fight the public in court. Spotlight PA is fighting back.

3 years ago

A Silicon Valley Bank sign is shown in San Francisco
Courts & Law

Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent

The lawsuit is looking for unspecified damages to be awarded to those who invested in SVB Financial Group between June 16, 2021 and March 10, 2023.

3 years ago

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