Government
Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission
If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.
12 months ago
Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach
Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.
12 months ago
“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.
12 months ago
Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention
This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.
12 months ago
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes wage theft bill, arguing potential unintended consequences
Meyer said Delaware already has existing laws to fight wage theft and hold bad actors responsible for their actions.
12 months ago
Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week
The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.
12 months ago
Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.
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Service will be restored on the 31, 84, 88 and six 400-level routes starting Tuesday. The city will use some of its SEPTA subsidy funds to restore them.
12 months ago
Starting next August, a household can receive up to 36 bottles of wine by mail. Delaware is the 49th state to legalize shipments to some degree.
1 year ago
Listen 1:39Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules
It's the latest time in at least a half-dozen cases that a court has told Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots.
1 year ago
Thanks to a “unique mix” of characteristics, Pennsylvania keeps running, even without a budget. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
1 year ago
Neighbors help neighbors to cut down on drug activity in West Philly
The effort has police teaming up with residents to give drug dealers a message that they aren’t wanted in their neighborhood.
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Listen 1:09Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video
Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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