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Government

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Politics & Policy

Temperature check: 2023 Mercer County executive race could come down to which popular Democrat should lead

Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.

3 years ago

Milton Street speaks during a mayoral debate
Politics & Policy

Former Pa. state Sen. Milton Street dies at 83

Street went from hot dog vendor to activist and eventually state senator. He’s being remembered as a trailblazer in Philly politics.

3 years ago

Fetterman walks along with other people down a hallway.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Michelle Kichline.
Politics & Policy

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023

Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.

3 years ago

James 'Jimmy' DeLeon is running for Philly mayor. (Courtesy DeLeon campaign)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor

Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Ronald Parker, Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, left, speaks next to Chocolate, the national Thanksgiving turkey, left, during a pardoning ceremony at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Chip, the national Thanksgiving turkey, is at bottom right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip

It's holiday time at the White House, and President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.

3 years ago

Final tally on the conceal carry bill in the New Jersey Assembly. (N.J. Legislature livestream)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Assembly passes concealed carry restrictions following 2-hour debate

The bill seeks to establish various handgun-free zones, including government-owned properties, schools, bars, some restaurants, and entertainment venues.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says he will have his say about the articles of impeachment. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner continues to rally public to fight impeachment

With an impeachment trial hanging over him, Larry Krasner continues to say it’s nothing more than partisan politics.

3 years ago

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Education

N.J. senators want high school students to learn about grief

New legislation would require school districts to update health curriculums to include lessons on the symptoms of grief and ways to cope.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. abortion amendment off the table after Democrats say it’s ‘not the appropriate time’

State leaders already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.

3 years ago

United States men's national soccer tem head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and President Joe Biden.
Politics & Policy

Biden urges U.S. World Cup team to `let’s go shock ’em all’

The team opens against Wales on Monday, then meets England on Friday and closes group play against Iran on Nov. 29.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton, wearing a bright blue suit, smiles in the midst of other legislators on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The Democratic takeover of the Pa. House will be a little messy to start. Here’s why.

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in the 2022 midterms, but at least one seat will be vacant when the new session starts in January.

3 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Education

N.J. expert optimistic about governor’s task force on school staff shortages

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s task force is expected to provide recommendations by the end of January. A policy expert says the governor is moving “relatively quickly.”

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Proposal to rollback residency requirement for Philly city workers aims to reduce vacancies

The change would require applicants become residents within 6 months of being hired instead of living in the city for a year before applying.

3 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Pelosi won’t seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders.

3 years ago

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