Government
Increase in attacks on Philly parking officers leads to de-escalation training
The number of physical and verbal assaults on Philadelphia Parking Authority officers has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Jim Kenney is looking forward to not being mayor. What would happen if he resigns?
With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.
3 years ago
Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget
Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law
At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.
3 years ago
Affordable housing program in Philly makes ownership more than a pipe dream for some
The Neighborhood Preservation Initiative will give buying preference to Philly municipal workers looking to become homeowners for the first time.
3 years ago
Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump
A member of the House Jan. 6 committee says more witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Capitol insurrection.
3 years ago
In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power
Eighteen states have set 100% clean energy goals, according to the U.S. Climate Alliance, and they represent 42% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
3 years ago
$50M in grants available to help Delaware homeowners impacted by pandemic
Eligible applicants can get up to $40,000 to pay their delinquent mortgage, property taxes, water and sewer bills, and condominium fees.
3 years ago
‘Stay tuned’ for new evidence against Trump in July hearings
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month.
3 years ago
A Louisiana environmental group will be at Rehoboth Beach all summer to gain support for its fight against natural gas shipping terminals on the Gulf Coast.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills protecting abortions for out-of-staters
The legislation moved swiftly in the Democrat-led Legislature, just a week after the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
3 years ago
Under GOP-proposed amendment, the Pa. Constitution would not ensure abortion rights
Any attempt to amend the Pa. constitution bypasses the governor and goes to a referendum, which often passes easily as it draws little attention at the polls.
3 years ago
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Trumka, Biles, McCain, Giffords
Richard Trumka had been president of the 12.5 million-member AFL-CIO for more than a decade at the time of his August 2021 death.
3 years ago
Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.
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