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Government

File photo: Shown is the Pennsylvania Capitol building along with roses in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House votes against taking up gun bill after Texas school shooting

The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee, where the Republican chairman has bottled up most proposals to regulate or restrict firearms.

4 years ago

Chester City Hall. (Google maps)
Politics & Policy

Chester receiver floats monetizing water authority as ‘only realistic way’ out of potential bankruptcy

Chester officials and the state-appointed receiver responsible for saving the city’s worsening finances discussed the few remaining options for Chester.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks to the nation about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, from the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, as first lady Jill Biden listens. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Community

Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting

President Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.

4 years ago

File photo: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is seen during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss the on-going federal response to Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)
Community

Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting

The Democrat gave an impassioned speech, urging his colleagues to finally find a compromise.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Biden to sign policing order on Floyd anniversary: AP source

The executive order includes changes to policies on use of force and restrictions on the flow of surplus military hardware to local police.

4 years ago

Doug Mastriano raises his fist in celebration after winning the Pa. 2022 GOP primary.
Politics & Policy

After primary, Mastriano rejoins closed Senate GOP meetings

Fallout from last week’s primary election in Pennsylvania is playing out in the General Assembly.

4 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to the press
Politics & Policy

Marijuana veto: Gov. Carney refuses to sign legislation making recreational pot use legal

Carney vetoes a bill passed earlier this month that would have allowed recreational marijuana use in the First State. He says it’s not in the state’s best interest.

4 years ago

Vendors at Clark Park. (Emily White for Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Anxious Clark Park vendors are hoping for city solutions, like single-day permits or relaxed requirements

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she’ll be “working with stakeholders” on a resolution.

4 years ago

One person speaks at a podium as other people gather around in a garden in the city.
Community
Billy Penn

Philadelphia’s $10 million buyback plan could save hundreds of community gardens and lots from sheriff’s sale

Councilmember Brooks’ “Restore Community Land” plan would address bank-owned properties from a failed bond deal from 1997.

4 years ago

Philadelphia International Airport hallway (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly voters poised to consider creating Department of Aviation

Currently inside the city Commerce Department, the referendum could make it a cabinet-level department to be more competitive with other major cities.

4 years ago

People listen as President Donald Trump speaks during the rally that preceded the insurrection
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP’s 2020 election inquiry contract extended by 6 months

The contract is to last for another six months, through Nov. 18, under an extension signed last week by Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward.

4 years ago

Sajda ''Purple'' Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell are the newest committee people for the 5th division of Philadelphia's 60th ward. The couple says their political run grew out of their gun violence prevention activism and other community organizing in West Philadelphia. (Sammy Caiola/WHYY)
Community

West Philadelphia activists plan to use committee member seats to mobilize neighbors against gun violence

Sajda “Purple” Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell have long been running neighborhood patrols, food distributions and other events intended to curb gun violence.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One for a trip to South Korea and Japan, Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
Politics & Policy

Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip

Biden signed the legislation while he was traveling in Seoul, South Korea, after the bill was flown to him during his first visit to the region as president.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Council considering competing property tax relief bills as budget negotiations loom

The mayor wants to increase the Philly’s homestead property exemption. Councilmember Brian O’Neill wants to double it to the state’s limit.

4 years ago

Migrants and asylum seekers protest outside the United States Consulate against the public health order known as Title 42, in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 19, 2022. (Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.

4 years ago

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