Government
Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia’s 3 new community schools, funded by the soda tax
Three Philadelphia schools have been added to the city’s Community Schools Program, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education plan. There are now 20 in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters
President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for the next two fiscal years.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 panel: Local ‘heroes’ rebuffed Trump, then faced threats
The hearing was punctuated throughout with accounts of the personal attacks faced by state and local officials.
3 years ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
3 years ago
Wilmington lawmakers want younger candidates to run for council, mayor
In an effort to encourage young people to participate in city government, Wilmington City Council members move to lower the age for candidates.
3 years ago
Pa. House approves bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips
Test strips to help drug users identify fentanyl and other potentially deadly chemicals would no longer be classified as illegal paraphernalia under a bill passed unanimously.
3 years ago
Texas GOP’s new platform says Biden didn’t really win. It also calls for secession
By insisting that Biden didn't actually defeat former President Trump in 2020, Texas Republicans are prolonging the lies and baseless claims about election fraud.
3 years ago
Unlikely duo: Pennsylvania Democrats aim for united front
The fate of the Democratic Party is intertwined in a pair of Pennsylvania elections that’ll be closely watched this year.
3 years ago
Why do Philadelphia city officials have to ‘resign to run’ for higher office?
Despite Council resolutions trying to change the rule, voters have repeatedly opted to keep it in place.
3 years ago
Northeast Philly Airport could go solar
If City Council approves the plan, the Philadelphia Energy Authority could buy energy from a 1.5 megawatt solar project to be built at Northeast Airport.
3 years ago
Oxford High School students sue for changes after deadly mass shooting last year
The federal lawsuit in Michigan requests a "fully transparent and independent third-party investigation" into what led to the shooting as well as other policy changes.
3 years ago
Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
3 years ago
$3 million federal grant to tackle disparities in Pa. unemployment compensation
The state plans to use the grant to improve access for specific groups of underserved Pennsylvanians, including workers with limited English proficiency in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
With an interactive display, Philly begins collecting community input for the Ben Franklin Parkway
Community members share hopes for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway through an interactive display.
3 years ago
Work begins on one of Rebuild Philly’s biggest project yet: $20 million rebuild at Vare Rec Center
The facility will have a new athletic field, a new recreation center, sprayground, and other amenities, including both indoor and outdoor classrooms.
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