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Government

Nancy Pelosi stands next to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, both are smiling.
Community

Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine

The United Nations confirms that an operation to evacuate people from a steel plant in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is underway.

3 years ago

File photo: Republican presidential candidates pose before starting their debate on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1988 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. From left are Vice President George Bush, Pat Robertson, Rep. Jack Kemp, Pierre ''Pete'' du Pont and Senator Bob Dole. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Politics & Policy

Late Del. Gov. du Pont remembered for bipartisanship, humor

Friday’s memorial service at a Wilmington theater had been delayed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
Politics & Policy

A budget battle: Clean energy advocates say PGW is seeking to block transparency in budgetary proceedings

PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”

3 years ago

The Family Law Center in Pittsburgh is seen on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Politics & Policy

An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

The AP identified several concerns about the technology, including questions about its reliability and its potential to harden racial disparities in the child welfare system.

3 years ago

Construction site in South Philly.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The Philly commission that makes development decisions could change pretty radically, if voters approve this ballot question

Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and other members of City Council announce that city-owned vacant lots at the corner of 55th and Poplar streets will be home to 41 affordable housing units as part of the city's Turn The Key program to promote home ownership. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly housing program pairs first-time buyers with 1,000 affordable homes

The “Turn the Key” program will offer homes to income-eligible residents on a rolling basis. Construction is slated to start soon.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks during the 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia

The new proposal would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion package of defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies.

3 years ago

A migrant waits of the Mexican side of the border after United States Customs and Border Protection officers detained a couple of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on the beach, in Tijuana, Mexico, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Courts & Law

Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit

A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.

3 years ago

wind farm offshore
Politics & Policy

Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware

The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

3 years ago

A rally calling for an end to gun violence brings together Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers, joining students, family members of victims of gun violence, and advocates at the steps of the state Capitol. April 26, 2022. (Dan Gleiter / PennLive)
Politics & Policy

CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’

The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.

3 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford reflected on 2 years of the Black Doctors Consortium’s efforts to provide health care to undeserved Philadelphians on March 28, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Biden appoints Philly’s Dr. Ala Stanford to lead regional Health and Human Services office

Stanford will take charge of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Region 3, covering Delaware, D.C, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

3 years ago

A closeup of Vice President Kamala Harris
Health

Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’

The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has exhibited no symptoms.”

3 years ago

President Biden speaks in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

Two Philly men among 75 to have sentences commuted by Biden

The president commuted sentences for 75 people for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, including two Philadelphia men: David Lee and Gregory Jones.

3 years ago

A view of the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., with a cloudy sky in the background.
Keystone Crossroads
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Study at issue in Pa. school funding case revised to show low-income students get less

Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.

3 years ago

U.S, Rep. Donald Norcross announces his intention to introduce legislation to curb gas prices and stop price gouging by oil companies during a press conference in Camden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Norcross’ plan to go after big oil to lower gas prices and why it might not work

Norcross wants to suspend the federal gas tax while going after big oil profits to discourage price gouging. But there’s no gouging happening, said one analyst.

3 years ago

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