
Government
Fewer police stats, more community engagement sought at Philly gun violence briefings
The briefings emphasize police responses to shootings, which attendees and experts believe contributes to harmful portrayals of gun violence in the media.
3 years ago
The tax levied on the sale of property went to 4% in 2017. That’s $12,000 on a $300,000 home. Proponents of the bill want to return the tax to 3%.
3 years ago
Biden accuses Putin of committing a ‘genocide’ in Ukraine
Speaking about easing restrictions amid spiking fuel costs, Biden said prices shouldn't 'hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away.'
3 years ago
Jury deliberations to get underway in the federal bribery trial of Kenyatta Johnson
Closing arguments in the three-week trial focused on contrasting explanations of the true intent of consulting fees paid to the Council member’s wife.
3 years ago
Vice President Kamala Harris offers union support in Philadelphia visit
Hundreds of union workers came out to hear the Vice President talk about worker protections and the value of organized labor during a Philadelphia visit.
3 years ago
Jake Corman was getting out of the race for governor, then Trump called
In a wild day where Trump denied candidate Bill McSwain an endorsement in the GOP primary race, Jake Corman will stay in at Trump’s request.
3 years ago
McSwain wanted Trump’s support in the Pa. governor race. He got an anti-endorsement instead
Calling McSwain a ‘coward’ for failing to act on Trump’s claim of ‘massive fraud’ in the 2020 presidential election, the ex-president rejects an endorsement.
3 years ago
U.N. ambassador discusses Russian invasion while inspiring Pemberton students
U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed her job and her role in the Ukraine crisis as she visited students at Pemberton Township High School.
3 years ago
The head of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund has one last fight before stepping down
Barbara Silzle has one more budget fight with the city before leaving the fund that distributes public money to small and mid-sized organizations.
3 years ago
Biden expected to release rule on ghost guns in days
The Biden administration is expected to come out within days with its long-awaited ghost gun rule. The aim is to rein in privately made firearms without serial numbers.
3 years ago
Trump endorses Dr. Oz for the U.S. Senate
Donald Trump's support for Dr. Mehmet Oz comes as Republican candidates vie for the former president's support in the key battleground state.
3 years ago
U.S. doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s floundering
After its striking post-invasion setbacks, Russia has appointed a new Ukraine war commander.
3 years ago
Imran Khan has been ousted as Pakistan’s prime minister
The no confidence vote came after the speaker of the house resigned and after Khan's own lawmakers delayed the vote.
3 years ago
Fetterman, Democrats confront a newly hostile Pa. Senate primary
Fetterman has been on the defensive, after a week of attacks by Lamb, Malcolm Kenyatta and a super PAC supporting Lamb that's running a TV ad against Fetterman.
3 years ago
An Army Reserve division welcomes first Black woman as top non-commissioned officer
Command Sgt. Maj. Subretta Pompey assumed the command as the top non-commissioned officer for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division at Joint Base MDL.
3 years ago