Government
Philadelphia releases vaccination rates for city workers
The streets, police, and fire departments have the lowest vaccination rates in Philadelphia, according to new data released by the city.
3 years ago
Pa. Senate moves to block key part of Wolf’s climate plan
The action comes the same day the Democratic Attorney General, who is running for governor, tried to distance himself from the program.
3 years ago
Biden unveils smaller spending framework, asks Democrats for votes
The revised package has lost some of the Democrats’ top priorities as the president’s ambitions make way for the political realities of the narrowly divided Congress.
3 years ago
Home state help: Biden approves Delaware disaster declaration after Ida flooding
President Joe Biden signed off on requests to help parts of Wilmington that suffered severe damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida last month.
3 years ago
Gov. Phil Murphy declares State of Emergency for N.J. ahead of nor’easter Monday night
The State of Emergency will go into effect at 8 p.m. for all 21 counties in the Garden State.
3 years ago
John Dougherty told Bobby Henon to delay Comcast deal in recorded call
As the corruption case moved into its fourth week, prospectors dug into wiretapped calls about the city’s franchise deal with Comcast.
3 years ago
Colombia has captured one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, Dairo Antonio Úsuga
Úsuga for years flew under the radar of authorities by eschewing the high profile of Colombia's better known narcos.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy proposes $100 million investment in urban parks
Through the Green Acres Program, several projects across the state in cities will receive funding for either improvement or development.
3 years ago
Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rifts with US bishops
Biden is facing strong opposition from many U.S. Catholic bishops over his stances on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
3 years ago
Deal seems near on $2T Biden package, though deadline slips
A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats have edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation.
3 years ago
White House: Biden to outline filibuster changes in ‘weeks’
The filibuster stands in the way as Biden aims to pass sweeping voting laws and secure the nation’s credit.
3 years ago
Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as the nation’s first transgender four-star officer
Levine leads the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
3 years ago
Environmental advocates applaud EPA plan to address PFAS, but say more is needed
EPA has released a “road map” to prevent PFAS from being released and to speed up the cleanup process. Local environmental advocates say it’s an important first step.
3 years ago
Decades before Trump’s election lies, McCarthy’s anti-communist fever gripped the GOP
The Republican Party has tackled countless controversies since its birth in the 1850s, but it is hard to find a precedent for the posture it finds itself in today.
3 years ago
Doyle, Pennsylvania congressional delegation dean, to retire
The 68-year-old Doyle was first elected in 1994. His district includes all of Pittsburgh and some of its increasingly leftward-leaning suburbs.
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