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Government

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

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,’ Lenfest survey finds

Research focused on the issues thought to be at the forefront of voters’ minds as Philadelphia prepares to elect new city leaders.

3 years ago

Listen 1:20
President Joe Biden waves before boarding Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

Activists say allowing oil company ConocoPhillips to move forward with the Willow drilling plan breaks Biden’s campaign promise to stop new oil drilling on public lands.

3 years ago

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber
Politics & Policy

McConnell released from hospital, headed to inpatient rehab

McConnell’s office says his doctors discovered over the weekend that he had also suffered a “minor rib fracture” after he tripped and fell.

3 years ago

Building 21 in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly lawmakers call for more state funding to fix city schools

A group of lawmakers says city schools need $5 billion for repairs. They want to use some of the state’s budget surplus to fund the projects.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Democrat Mike Zabel. (House Democratic Caucus)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Democrats knew about sexual harassment allegation against Pa. lawmaker in 2019

The Pa. House Democrats acknowledged that they were made aware of the allegations against Rep. Mike Zabel in 2019.

3 years ago

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives for a hearing on Capitol Hill on March 10
NPR
Politics & Policy

Janet Yellen says the federal government won’t bail out Silicon Valley Bank

The California lender was taken over by regulators after a "run" on the bank. The Treasury secretary says the U.S. won't come to the bank's rescue like it did for others in th

3 years ago

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