Government
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.
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Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come
The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.
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Philly Council returns from holiday break facing election year distractions
In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.
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Pa. lawmakers convicted of a felony would be automatically expelled under new proposal
Supporters say the goal is to restore the public trust in state government.
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To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.
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Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds
Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.
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In 1992 Bloom pleaded no contest to corrupting a minor, later saying he did so to reduce the teen’s “emotional stress.”
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Philly raises Korean flag in honor of the contributions of Korean Americans
The ceremony marks the tenth annual event honoring the contribution Korean Americans have made to the city.
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Republican Oh ‘leaning towards’ joining crowded contest of Dems for Philly mayor
The Republican believes whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary may be vulnerable to a candidate from the other side of the aisle.
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Court greenlights holding Pa. House special elections Feb. 7
A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sided with the House’s Democratic floor leader on Friday, saying all three Allegheny County seats will be filled Feb. 7.
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How a constitutional amendment gets on the ballot in Pennsylvania
Amending the Pa. Constitution is a lengthy process that requires passage in two legislative sessions and advertising by the Department of State.
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Biden’s Delaware home is now a player in document drama
The White House confirmed Thursday that classified records were found in the garage of Biden's Wilmington home.
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Meek Mill among hundreds pardoned by Pa. Gov. Wolf
Wolf, a Democrat, signed his final 369 pardons this week, for a total of 2,540 since he took office in 2015. He surpassed Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell’s record of 1,122 granted.
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Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner
A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges.
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Big grants for small groups working to reduce violence in Philly
The goal of the federal funding is to help those working at the grassroots level to stem the violence in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania.
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