Government
As the nation has changed, so has the State of the Union speech
In the era of primetime coverage, the State of the Union offers a rare opportunity for a president to address — and for members to be seen by — a national television audience.
3 years ago
Jonathan Leibovic joined other environmentalists in protesting a zoning overlay in Cobbs Creek — with a unique spin.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs ‘temporary workers’ bill of rights’
The bill requires companies to pay temporary workers minimum wage after deductions for food and meals, improving conditions for thousands of immigrants.
3 years ago
Listen 1:19Chester receiver asks bankruptcy court to put brakes on $276.5 million DELCORA sale
The receiver’s office believes the city of Chester should maintain its previous assets — or at the very least be compensated.
3 years ago
Biden visits Philadelphia to announce funds for water upgrades, lead pipe removal
Biden visited a water treatment plant to announce $160 million to upgrade Philadelphia water facilities and replace 20 miles of lead water mains.
3 years ago
Veteran prosecutor returns to Philly DA’s homicide unit following ‘road rage’ incident
Assistant District Attorney Anthony Voci was sent to the insurance fraud unit after the September 2020 incident that sent a young woman to jail.
3 years ago
Listen 1:38Zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course passes despite community concerns
Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.
3 years ago
Listen 1:03Shapiro selects 2nd Philly school official to join cabinet
Reggie McNeil, the school district’s chief operating officer, will serve as secretary of general services, responsible for state buildings and vehicles, as well as purchasing.
3 years ago
House Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee
Omar, who herself has faced anti-Muslim bigotry since taking office, told reporters last week that the move to remove her from the committee was "purely partisan."
3 years ago
College Board’s revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism
The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.
3 years ago
SNAP recipients will lose their pandemic boost and may face other reductions by March
A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.
3 years ago
N.J. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour found dead in SUV outside her home: Police
The business analyst and part-time EMT was elected to the Sayreville council as a Republican in 2021.
3 years ago
Philly school board asks City Council for millions in funds: ‘We need you’
The board also asked the city at its biannual meeting to provide parking for teachers near some schools to address safety concerns.
3 years ago
Listen 2:01Delaware hires its first environmental justice coordinator
DNREC wants to reach people of color and low-income communities that face disproportionate exposure to polluted water and air.
3 years ago
Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job
The rank-and-file Democrat who was unexpectedly elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House as a compromise candidate earlier this month is saying he hopes to keep the job.
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