Government
BCWSA has invited the public to two “open house” meetings to discuss the sale on Tuesday, July 26.
4 years ago
$12 million more for Philly pandemic rental assistance program
City officials expect the additional money to be used up quickly, and help roughly 2,600 households.
4 years ago
Doctor: Biden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain
President Joe Biden likely has contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat.
4 years ago
Postal Service launches hiring blitz for assistant letter carriers in Philly
The Postal Service is looking for nearly 200 assistant mail carriers, the starting point for a career at the agency. Pay starts at almost $19 an hour.
4 years ago
Philly opens four cooling bus locations to help beat the heat this weekend
The cooling buses will be parked at four locations throughout the city to offer relief for Philadelphians during the record-high temperatures projected for this weekend.
4 years ago
Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court
The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.
4 years ago
The state’s new budget pays off $42 million in debt, but backers say a bigger policy change is needed to prepare the system for future downturns.
4 years ago
Trump didn’t act and didn’t want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings
The committee, across eight hearings, has built a case – more political than legal – that Trump, who continues to lie about the election, is not fit for the office.
4 years ago
Upper Darby government feuds as $35 million in ARPA funds remain unspent months later
Two investigations, three court actions, and six months later — federal COVID-19 relief funds have yet to be spent in Upper Darby after a portion was alleged to be missing.
4 years ago
Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.
4 years ago
N.J. becomes 47th state to require police officers to obtain a license
Under the new law, licenses will not be issued to people convicted of crimes or active members of anti-government and hate groups.
4 years ago
New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness
CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.
4 years ago
Unresolved issues have Pa. election experts planning for a rough 2022 midterm
Three Pa. counties still haven’t certified their May primary balloting, and a cascade of lawsuits create uncertainty over how 2022 votes will be counted.
4 years ago
Mayor Kenney said he hasn’t visited gun violence victims — his office says otherwise
Mayor Kenney, police, and city officials say they’re committed to addressing issues in grant money and curfews.
4 years ago
Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing
Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee's prime-time hearing Thursday.
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