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Government

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Politics & Policy

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

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

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

City officials celebrate in front of a replica of the Liberty Bell
Community

Philly announces plans to invest $100M in city neighborhoods for 2026 celebrations outside of the historic district

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

12 months ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Politics & Policy
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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

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

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

The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Urban Planning

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

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

12 months ago

A group of people line up to get onto a SEPTA bus
Urban Planning

Philly bus routes most used by students will be restored next week after Parker announces an advance of city funds

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

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer talks with two men at a winery with barrels in the background
Politics & Policy

‘A little more than ridiculous’: 3-decade effort to let wineries ship directly to Delaware homes comes to fruition

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 1:39
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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 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

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Politics & Policy

Life goes on: Why Pennsylvania lawmakers are in no hurry to make a budget deal nearly two months after the deadline

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

Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

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Kathy Jennings speaks
Courts & Law

‘Political pawns’: Delaware, New Jersey sue Trump administration over conditioning crime victims funding on immigration cooperation

Delaware 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 1:00
Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

State 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 1:07
A man walks into a polling place at a Hoboken Fire Department firehouse during Election Day
Politics & Policy

New 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.

1 year ago

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