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Government

A view of the Upper Darby Township building
Politics & Policy

‘Now everybody can move forward’: Upper Darby CAO steps down

Upper Darby Chief Administrative Officer Vincent Rongione is stepping down from his position. He said the ARPA controversy did not play a role in his decision.

3 years ago

A row of jars of marijuana sit on a shelf.
Politics & Policy

After going up in smoke in 2022, a renewed effort to legalize marijuana in Delaware

The two-pronged measure got derailed last year by the governor’s veto. Supporters say there’s even more support this session.

3 years ago

Pa. Sen. Vincent Hughes at the Television Academy's 2022 Performers Nominee Celebration
Politics & Policy

Pa. Sen. Hughes makes decision on race for Philly Mayor

The state senator had been considering a run for mayor in a crowded race, but opted against it.

3 years ago

A row of people sit at microphones in the U.S. Senate chambers.
Arts & Entertainment

Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

3 years ago

Senator Tom Carper speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

D.C. statehood effort gets renewed push from Delaware senator

Supporters of the D.C. statehood effort say it’s an injustice for more than 700,000 residents living there to not have voting representation in Congress

3 years ago

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A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker

From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.

3 years ago

A bus leaves the Midvale depot in Nicetown
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal

The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.

3 years ago

The FBI seal is displayed on a podium.
NPR
Courts & Law

A former high-level FBI agent faces charges for aiding a sanctioned Russian oligarch

Charles McGonigal allegedly worked with Oleg Deripaska, who has been on the U.S. sanctions list since 2018.

3 years ago

People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

4 Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

A Washington D.C. jury found Joseph Hackett, Robert Minuta, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo guilty on Monday.

3 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy pushes to make N.J. state universities more transparent about their finances

Under the proposal, public colleges and universities would have to submit fiscal monitoring reports and undergo a sweeping audit every three years.

3 years ago

A row of judges are seated at a table.
Courts & Law

Proposal to raise mandatory retirement age for N.J. judges panned by bar association

With dozens of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, a state Senator is proposing to raise the retirement age to 75. But the bar association pans the plan.

3 years ago

Listen 1:19
A Demonstrator holds a sign during a rally in front of the Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
NPR
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court is weighing a theory that could upend elections. Here’s how

How federal elections are run across the U.S. could be upended if the court adopts even a limited version of a once-fringe idea known as "independent state legislature theory"

3 years ago

White House chief of staff Ron Klain speaks during a TV interview on the driveway of the White House on March 1, 2022. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden’s chief of staff Ron Klain is getting ready to step down after 2 years

Ron Klain has been a behind-the-scenes force in helping the president get big legislation across the finish line.

3 years ago

Telehealth
Health

Feds launch COVID-19 telemedicine study and pilot program in Berks County

The National Institutes of Health and telemedicine provider eMed will study how virtual COVID home testing and treatment could work on a large scale.

3 years ago

Breana Cooper on watch from the lifeguard stand
Community

Lifeguards wanted: Philly waiving application, certification fees for young candidates

Philadelphia could not open all of its pools last summer due to a lifeguard shortage. The city hopes to avoid that fate this year.

3 years ago

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