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Government

President Clinton gives a speech from a podium.
NPR
Politics & Policy

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

A person playing the ukuele
Community
Billy Penn

Ukulele as public comment: Activist briefly enthralls Philly City Council with song about a golf course

Jonathan Leibovic joined other environmentalists in protesting a zoning overlay in Cobbs Creek — with a unique spin.

3 years ago

The interior of the New Jersey Senate chambers
Politics & Policy

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 1:19
The exterior of a red-brick building is visible.
Courts & Law

Chester 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

President Joe Biden meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Biden hasn’t announced a reelection campaign, but some of the themes of his likely bid should be on display when he addresses a national Democratic Party meeting.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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

Anthony Voci speaks at a podium.
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

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 1:38
A sock filled with wood chips along the creek at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course is said to help prevent erosion.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Zoning 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 1:03
Chief Operating Officer of The School District of Philadelphia Reggie McNeil has been selected by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be part of his cabinet. (Governor's office)
Education

Shapiro 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

Rep. Ilhan Omar in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
NPR
Politics & Policy

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration rejected the original curriculum for the African American studies course in January.
NPR
Education

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

A sign noting the acceptance of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which SNAP beneficiaries use to pay for food, is displayed at a grocery store in 2019 in Oakland, Calif. SNAP emergency allotments are ending after this month and have already ended in some parts of the country.
NPR
Politics & Policy

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

New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
Community

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

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

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 2:01
Angialeen Mullen runs tap water to demonstrate the horrible smell coming from the faucet Tuesday, Oct. 08, 2019, in Ellendale, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware 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

Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, listens to public comment during a field hearing in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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