Government
Free Library supporters demand $15M budget boost
Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system.
3 years ago
Philly commissioner says GOP is ‘playing games’ with impeachment threat over mail ballots
The threat, sent in a letter Friday, came two days after the city commissioners voted 2-1 to count roughly 1,300 undated mailed primary ballots.
3 years ago
An end to an era of ‘soft corruption’: Delaware County Council revamps its ethics code
Gone is an artifact of the political machine: Council members are now banned from profiting from county contracts.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP tees up legislation on governor’s pandemic powers
Benninghoff's resolution aims to halt the use of no-bid contracts, force those getting jobless benefits to look for work and end social distancing mitigation orders.
3 years ago
The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate
Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”
3 years ago
Bill would extend state takeover of Atlantic City by 4 years
Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced a bill that would extend state control while restoring civil service protections for city workers, including police and firefighters.
3 years ago
Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary
Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
3 years ago
Pete du Pont’s financial legacy in Delaware
Here’s how former Gov. Pierre S. “Pete” du Pont cemented his legacy and uprighted Delaware’s sinking economy in the late 70s and early 80s.
3 years ago
Former Delaware Gov. Pierre ‘Pete’ du Pont IV dies at 86
Born to wealth and status, du Pont broke with family tradition in the 1960s, forgoing a comfortable career with his family’s chemical company for a life in politics.
3 years ago
Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them
While a court declared Pennsylvania's previous congressional map was drawn to benefit Republicans, the current legislative maps have not faced the same level of scrutiny.
3 years ago
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the 2021 Pa. primary
Voters registering online have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to complete registration, but county voter registration offices need paper forms by close of business.
3 years ago
Biden celebrates trains in Philly, and Pa. crosses its fingers for infrastructure funds
Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.
3 years ago
Big government is back, and 3 other takeaways from Biden’s address to Congress
Biden made the pitch for a larger federal role, framed new programs aiding kids as essential for the middle class, and marked history in the House chamber with two top women.
3 years ago
Burlington County Commissioners call on N.J. to pause utility rate hikes
Three South Jersey utilities want to raise rates to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Local officials are urging the state regulators to block the move during the pandemic.
3 years ago
Anticipating ‘partisan’ impasse, Democrats ask court to prepare to draw Pa. congressional map
A group of Pennsylvania Democrats is asking a state court to make preparations to take over congressional map-making duties.
3 years ago