Government
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.
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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.”
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Krasner supporters pack Philly church after Pa. House contempt vote: ‘We are supporting democracy’
The Pennsylvania state House voted to hold Philadelphia’s DA in contempt for failing to cooperate with a review of his practices as part of a GOP-led impeachment effort.
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Dispute with Philly City Council member stalls redevelopment of Germantown Y
A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.
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The baseless election fraud claims are requiring Pennsylvania to retain more lawyers — subsequently exhausting much needed resources and costing taxpayers millions.
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Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
The debate, coming two weeks before the general election, follows weeks of cajoling by Oz.
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Pennsylvania House votes to hold Philly DA in contempt
The resolution accuses DA Krasner of showing “willful refusal” on multiple occasions to comply with the subpoena for materials relating to Philadelphia's rising gun crisis.
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Ken Starr, the prosecutor on the Clinton Whitewater investigation, has died at 76
His 1998 report about Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky helped lead to the president's impeachment.
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Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary
McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.
4 years ago
New Jersey commission, unions agree to ‘more affordable’ health benefits premium hike
The statehouse demonstration came one day before a N.J. commission is expected to vote on a proposal to increase health benefit premiums for thousands of state workers.
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North Philly’s Fotterall Square gets $3.5 million dollar upgrade
The park is a safe haven for the neighborhood and a rallying point that hasn’t had a major redo in over a half century.
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