Government
Pa. lawmakers prepare for a month of intense redistricting negotiations
Lawmakers are already working against the clock. Pandemic-induced census delays meant they received the data to draw maps much later than usual.
3 years ago
N.J. state senator’s bill would make daylight saving time year-round
State Sen. Shirley Turner called the practice of changing clocks “archaic,” citing negative impacts on the local economy, and people’s physical and mental health.
3 years ago
Montgomery County is offering its employees a $150 incentive to get fully vaccinated
The county hopes to raise vaccination rates among county employees, under a mandate enacted Oct. 18. The incentive expires Dec. 31.
3 years ago
Philadelphia wants you to recycle your (clean) Amazon boxes
The city of Philadelphia is urging people to get back into recycling and learn the tips and tricks to make the effort worthwhile.
3 years ago
Biden picks women of color to lead White House budget office
If the Senate confirms the nominations, it will be the first time that the agency will be led by two women of color. Young is Black and Coloretti is Filipino American.
3 years ago
White House: 92% of federal workers under mandate are vaccinated
The administration’s vaccine mandate seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.
3 years ago
GOP Senate candidate Sean Parnell ends campaign after losing custody bid
Hours after losing a bid to obtain sole custody of his three children, Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Sean Parnell announced he is suspending his campaign.
3 years ago
Largest coal-fired power plants in Pa. to close after new wastewater rule
Those that intend to close include two of Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh outside Pittsburgh.
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Health officials stress COVID-19 booster shot before the holidays
All adults who received the initial vaccine are now eligible to further boost their immunity, CDC says.
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U.S. climate pledge faces test in Senate with global impact
More than most political battles, what happens will have a lasting impact on Americans and all their neighbors on Earth.
3 years ago
Biden says pardoned turkeys will get ‘boosted,’ not ‘basted’
In remarks full of jokes, Biden said the turkeys, named Peanut Butter and Jelly, were selected based on their “temperament, appearance and, I suspect, vaccination status.”
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Biden nominates new chair for Postal Service Board, ousts DeJoy’s allies
The nominations could spell the end of Louis DeJoy's controversial tenure as postmaster general.
3 years ago
Ryan Boyer elected first Black leader of Building Trades Council
Ryan N. Boyer is making history as the first African American to be elected business manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council.
3 years ago
Listen 8:00Mayor Kenney mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all city employees by mid-January
Mayor Jim Kenney announced Philadelphia will require that all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-January.
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