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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Government

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Politics & Policy
WITF

How Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry gained the potential power to influence a federal investigation involving himself

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.

4 years ago

A person fills up a jug of water from a faucet.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Who is Philly mayoral candidate Warren Bloom? It’s his 7th time running, and he brings a dubious past

In 1992 Bloom pleaded no contest to corrupting a minor, later saying he did so to reduce the teen’s “emotional stress.”

4 years ago

The children's choir of the National Association of Korean Schools sang the Korean National Anthem during the flag raising ceremony at City Hall. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

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.

4 years ago

David Oh speaks at a podium outside of City Hall.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

A ballot is fed into a voting machine.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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.

4 years ago

FILE - In this file image provided by The White House, President Joe Biden speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone from his private residence in Wilmington, Del., Dec. 30, 2021. Biden acknowledged on Thursday that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found in his “personal library” at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, along with other documents found in his garage, days after it was disclosed that sensitive documents were also found at the office of his former institute in Washington. (Adam Schultz/The White House via AP, File)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

File - Meek Mill and others speak about the need for overhauling Pennsylvania's parole and probation system in Philadelphia. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Courts & Law
6abc

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.

4 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner

A split emerged Thursday among a panel of Pennsylvania state judges.

4 years ago

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Community

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.

4 years ago

FILE - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne, R-Lehigh, speaks after Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his budget address for the 2022-23 fiscal year to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., on Feb. 8, 2022. Former Republican state Sen. Browne will lead the Department of Revenue, said incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Politics & Policy

Shapiro taps ex-lawmakers, university officials for Cabinet

Former GOP Sen. Pat Browne of Lehigh County will lead the Dept. of Revenue and former Democratic Rep. Mike Carroll of Lackawanna County will lead the Dept. of Transportation.

4 years ago

An up-close photo of Tom Wolf
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Tom Wolf’s time as Pa. governor is almost over. Here’s what he’ll be remembered for.

Education spending got a major boost under Tom Wolf, but the Pa. governor struggled to establish a relationship with the GOP-controlled legislature.

4 years ago

President Biden waves while walking towards a plane.
Courts & Law

Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Biden’s home and office.

4 years ago

An up-close photo of Josh Shapiro.
Politics & Policy

Constitutional amendments pose test to incoming Pa. governor

Pa. Senate Republicans are kicking off the new legislative session by pushing through a trio of proposed constitutional amendments that sparked a partisan fight.

4 years ago

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