Government
Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.
4 years ago
Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year.
4 years ago
Will the massive public space initiative be a priority once Kenney is gone? Its future is unclear.
4 years ago
Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down
The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.
4 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers pass dozens of bills as budget season kicks off
The Legislature sprinted through several issues, passing bills that address sexual extortion, high school dropout rates, youth suicide, and more.
4 years ago
White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”
4 years ago
Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”
4 years ago
Delaware reports a record number of vacancies for state health, social service positions
More than 20 percent of jobs in the largest department in Delaware government are unfilled. State leaders hope better pay and funds for job training will help.
4 years ago
Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
So far, Republican-appointed judges have kept the Democratic president's plan from going into effect.
4 years ago
As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight
Polls indicate many Americans are skeptical of these investigations. The White House strategy is to reinforce that whenever possible.
4 years ago
The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. Here’s what you need to know
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda.
4 years ago
Jill Biden sees East Africa drought up close, seeks more aid
The first lady appealed for more countries to join in, saying “we cannot be the only ones” helping.
4 years ago
Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.
4 years ago
Philly City Council President Clarke opts not to run for re-election
Clarke has been head of council for more than a decade. He plans to stay active until his replacement is inaugurated.
4 years ago
Parker gets her first endorsement in Philly mayoral race from Building Trades union
The union’s endorsement of Parker comes without support of the powerful electricians union, who abstained from the vote as they ponder who to support.
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