
Government
Philadelphia failed to meet diverse-contracting goal in 2020
The city’s Office of Economic Opportunity reports it fell short of the 35% goal last year. Officials blamed the pandemic, among other challenges.
3 years ago
Biden bill would give local news outlets ‘shot in the arm’
President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social spending bill includes a provision that, if it becomes law, would mark the first time the f ...
3 years ago
Federal appeals court reaffirms hold on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The court ruled that OSHA cannot take steps to enforce the mandate until a further decision is made.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers, prison reform advocates seek to expand eligibility for compassionate release
Congress expanded the compassionate release process in 2018 when it passed the First Step Act. Efforts to reform state programs are underway across the country.
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Biden’s infrastructure bill poised to reconnect Philly neighborhoods split by highways
A portion of the Vine Street Expressway could be capped and Philadelphia’s Chinatown reconnected thanks to President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
3 years ago
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released data showing significant differences in garbage pickup between various neighborhoods in Philadelphia. What does it mean?
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Listen 49:30Steve Sweeney has conceded. What does that mean for South Jersey?
N.J. Senate President Steve Sweeney has conceded his reelection bid. It’s the end of an era for South Jersey, so what comes next?
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Listen 4:54‘America should know’ Ruth Ann Minner: Biden delivers eulogy for former Delaware governor
President Biden called former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner a “true pioneer” in remarks at her funeral Wednesday afternoon in Milford.
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Judge refuses Trump request to block Jan. 6 records
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says President Joe Biden is “best positioned” to determine whether to waive executive privilege on documents sought by the House.
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House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides
The subpoenas issued Tuesday include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
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A majority of lawmakers would be able to block orders, such as one requiring masks in schools, from continuing past 21 days.
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Gov. Wolf to let Pennsylvania schools set mask rules in January
Education officials say Pennsylvania's governor expects to let school districts modify or end the mask mandate for K-12 students in January.
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Democrats facing tough slog in 2022 governor’s races
Republicans are increasingly optimistic about flipping governor’s offices in key battleground states next year.
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Roads, transit, internet: What’s in President Biden’s infrastructure bill?
The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess.
3 years ago
Biden: Families of separated children deserve compensation
Raising his voice, Biden said that regardless of the circumstances, people who had their children taken under the Trump administration’s policy should be remunerated.
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