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Myra Maxwell speaks at a podium with a sign stating the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office in front of her.
Community

Philly DA’s office group that offers compassion to victims’ families seeks some for itself

Members of the DA’s office CARES team asked for some compassion for the people working to help others at their worst moments in life.

4 years ago

Rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol
Courts & Law

Former U.S. Army reservist, N.J. native, found guilty in Jan. 6 riot

Timothy Hale-Cusanelli has been convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.

4 years ago

File photo: Election worker Monica Ging processes a ballot for Pennsylvania's primaries this month at the Chester County Voter Services office in West Chester, Pa. (Matt Slocum/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

How undated ballots could affect Pa.’s GOP Senate race and voters’ rights

Mail-in ballots that arrived on time but in envelopes missing dates handwritten by voters have been a flashpoint in recent elections in the key swing state.

4 years ago

Election workers perform a recount of ballots from the recent primary election at the Montour County administration center in Danville, Pa., Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Recount begins in Pa.’s GOP primary for Senate between McCormick and Oz

McCormick’s campaign has also been waging a fight in court to scrounge for votes that might help him close the gap with Oz.

4 years ago

Philadelphia firefighters respond to the scene of a fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
Courts & Law

Arbitrator rules Philadelphia firefighter union must comply with city vaccine mandate

Philadelphia firefighters have until June 30 to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those that fail to get vaxxed could be terminated.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Council mulling package of bills to ease impact of new Philly property assessments

Introduced by Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the seven-point plan is backed by a veto-proof supermajority.

4 years ago

File photo: Gov. Phil Murphy called upon the N.J. Legislature to put ''every gun bill up'' for a vote so residents ''can see, in no uncertain terms, who supports commonsense gun safety and who wants New Jersey’s streets and communities to be flooded with guns.'' (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Politics & Policy

N.J. governor wants a vote on ‘every gun bill’ to get legislators on record

While reintroducing his own legislation to control guns and ammunition, Gov. Murphy calls out G.O.P. efforts to unravel the state’s current gun restrictions.

4 years ago

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

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