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Government

Biden is surrounded by people.
Politics & Policy

Biden closely tends his Pennsylvania roots in election year

During this election year, Biden has returned to Pa. repeatedly to help Democratic candidates even though he's been largely absent from campaigning in other pivotal states.

4 years ago

Fetterman shakes Biden's hand.
Politics & Policy

Biden stumps for Pa.’s Fetterman, says ‘world is looking’

President Joe Biden says the “rest of the world is looking” to see who holds control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections.

4 years ago

Steve Bannon is surrounded by reporters outside of a courtroom.
Courts & Law

Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena

Steve Bannon was convicted of defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

4 years ago

File photo: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Health

U.S. surgeon general launches national workplace mental health guide in Philadelphia

The U.S. surgeon general chose Philadelphia as the site to launch a national guide for how employers can improve workplace mental health and wellness.

4 years ago

Five of the Republicans running against Democratic incumbents running for office in New Jersey, (from left) Darius Mayfield, Bob Healy, Sue Kiley, Frank Pallotta and Paul DeGroot. They were making the case on why they should be elected at the State House in Trenton on Oct. 20, 2022. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

GOP Congressional candidates in N.J. make a familiar case for why they should be picked over Democratic incumbents

Citing familiar arguments from GOP campaigns across the country, five challengers to Democratic Congressional incumbents make the case for why they should be elected.

4 years ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s new interim auditor is a throwback, Dennis Greenhouse first held the seat in 1982

Gov. Carney says he’s “confident” former auditor Dennis Greenhouse is the right person to fill in for Kathy McGuinnness, who resigned her post Wednesday.

4 years ago

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the media on Downing Street
Politics & Policy

UK’s Truss resigns after turmoil obliterated her authority

Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.”

4 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
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Politics & Policy

Philly housing initiative seeks to mint 5,000 homeowners of color

The “5 by 25” initiative is backed by a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

4 years ago

attorney general matt platkin speaks at a podium
Courts & Law

New Jersey sues oil companies for deceiving public about climate change

N.J. wants the fossil fuel industry to pay for the impacts of climate change, files lawsuit over climate disinformation.

4 years ago

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora at his re-election headquarters on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora faces three challengers. Two of them are his foes on City Council

As two City Council foes challenge Mayor Reed Gusciora’s re-election, one mayoral candidate sees their bickering as keeping Trenton stagnant.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Impact of inflation starting to show in Philly revenue report

Economic signs show the start of inflation’s impact on city revenue sources, including sales tax and beverage tax.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Career and technical education graduates in Philly could get preference for city jobs, similar to veterans, if voters approve

The ballot question is meant to help fill civil service positions, which have thousands of vacancies.

4 years ago

An airplane is seen pulling up to a gate at sunset.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

If voters approve, Philadelphia’s airports will get their own cabinet-level department

The ballot question would give airport officials a seat at the table for budget discussions, which they say could help make operations more efficient.

4 years ago

Drs. Mark Lopatin, Karen Feisullin, Benjamin Abella, Belinda Birnbaum, Matthew Magda at a ''Real DOctors Against Oz'' roundtable event in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘Very serious stakes’: Why Pa.’s doctors are rallying against Oz’s Senate bid

Motivated by threats to abortion rights and declining trust in the medical field, doctors are breaking tradition and organizing against Dr. Mehmet Oz in his bid for U.S. Senat

4 years ago

Mike Pence speaks at a podium with his hands raised.
Politics & Policy

GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election

In the final weeks of the 2022 election, Pence has emerged as an in-demand draw for Republican candidates.

4 years ago

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