Government
‘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.
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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. 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.
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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
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
Listen 1:12Who’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
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
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
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
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
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 1:19The 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
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
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
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.
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