Government
Philly sends $500,000 in emergency funding to the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA
Even though abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania, the money is designed to support Philadelphians seeking access to an abortion.
4 years ago
The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin’s long-rumored romantic partner
Rumors of a relationship between Putin, 69, and Alina Kabaeva, 39, date back more than a decade.
4 years ago
Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia
Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
4 years ago
Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash, her office says
She previously served three terms in the state’s legislature. Walorski, 58, was born in South Bend and lived near Elkhart, Indiana.
4 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules
Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania’s latest budget included new funding for counties to administer elections. But counties say it includes strings that make their jobs harder.
4 years ago
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
The GOP objections delayed final passage, infuriating veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart.
4 years ago
U.S. Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, raising China tensions
Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years.
4 years ago
Video: What’s the future for Philly’s libraries?
WHYY student interns Dre'Mere Reyes and Lamar Reed explore the challenges facing the Free Library of Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Biden’s COVID sequel: back on the balcony, dog for company
It’s back to the White House balcony and the Treaty Room for President Joe Biden as he contends with a “rebound” case of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Dems seem headed for climate, health win after ups and downs
The package would save consumers and the government money by curbing prescription drug prices, and it would subsidize private health insurance for millions of people.
4 years ago
Doctor: Biden tests positive for COVID for 2nd day in a row
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
4 years ago
Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working
An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID.
4 years ago
A teenager’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design hits a nerve, and now everyone wants one
When 14-year-old Hudson Rowan drew his spider-robot-humanoid character for an "I Voted" sticker competition, he didn't realize just how far the illustration would travel.
4 years ago
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, returns to isolation
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says in a letter that Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.”
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