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Government

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Courts & Law

Pa. judge allows Chester receiver to terminate controversial parking contract

The state-appointed receiver found that the city was seeing no revenue from the contractor — despite residents paying the highest parking fees in the region.

3 years ago

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the start of the Transforming Education Summit at United Nations headquarters, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Politics & Policy

UN chief: World is ‘paralyzed’ and equity is slipping away

In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders Tuesday that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction.”

3 years ago

A man speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Krasner continues defense against impeachment effort

Krasner urged supporters to speak out in his defense as he faces an impeachment attempt, saying "it may be time for voters to take it to the streets."

3 years ago

A man walks through a crowd of other men.
Politics & Policy

Family of American says he was freed by Taliban in swap

The family of a U.S. veteran and civilian contractor Mark Frerichs, held more than two years in Afghanistan by Taliban, says he has been freed by the Taliban.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania candidate for governor, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro (left) and Republican candidate Doug Mastriano. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum and Mary Altaffer)
Politics & Policy

Cracking down on gun trafficking, or impeaching public officials? Shapiro and Mastriano on stopping crime

Doug Mastriano and Josh Shapiro both say public safety is important. Mastriano is focused on harsher sentences, Shapiro on stopping illegal guns.

3 years ago

Benjamin Graff and his son Jacob Graff drop off their mail-in ballots for the Pennsylvania primary election
Politics & Policy

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Pa. general election

Pennsylvania’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

3 years ago

Pallbearers from the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, prepare to carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London on Wednesday to lie in state following a procession from Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth's funeral is Monday. (Ben Stansall/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
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Community

2,000 guests are due to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey

World leaders will join members of Britain's royal family at the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II Monday morning.

3 years ago

Tulips are pictured outside Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Volunteering could get you a tax credit in Philly if a City Council bill becomes law

City Council President Darrell Clarke says he was inspired by President Joe Biden to offer the tax credit.

3 years ago

Marthas Vineyard residents line up in front of St. Andrews Parish House to donate food to the recently arrived migrants. Two planes of migrants from Venezuela arrived suddenly Wednesday night on Martha's Vineyard.
Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
NPR
Politics & Policy

Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard are being rehoused on a base in Cape Cod

The immigrants who were sent from Texas to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will now be housed in Joint Base Cape Cod.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones speaks during a press conference
Politics & Policy

After fatal rec center shooting, Philly lawmaker seeks to limit truck parking

The proposal comes after a recreation department worker was killed when caught in the crossfire of a shooting.

3 years ago

This Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018 file photo shows the Delaware River at Washington Crossing, Pa. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, the Delaware River Basin Commission voted to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking in the watershed. (Jacqueline Larma / AP)
Courts & Law

Fracking ban in Delaware River Basin survives Pa. GOP lawmakers’ challenge in federal court

The court said the municipalities lacked standing because the injuries claimed — lack of revenue from fracking operations — were “hypothetical.”

3 years ago

Fireworks soar over the National Palace Thursday night to mark the start of Independence Day celebrations in Mexico City. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Mexico City’s bells ring for Independence Day, in a massive celebration

"Viva México!" President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shouted repeatedly — calls that were loudly echoed by the massive crowd that packed Mexico City's Zócalo square.

3 years ago

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the Back to School Bus Tour stop in Philadelphia. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Education

‘Road to Success’ tour touts benefits of federal loan forgiveness program

White House representatives and the American Federation of Teachers ended a daylong tour by encouraging public service workers to apply for student loan forgiveness.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council at-large seats will be filled by special election in November

Last week, just two vacancies on council were scheduled to be filled by special election. Now, all four open spots will be voted on in November.

3 years ago

The state Capitol building in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Clandestine plan to force a vote on Pa. legislative gift ban fails, lawmakers shrug

Activists who want the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators thought they had a way around the institutional blockade.

3 years ago

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