Government
Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal sends Delaware governor’s race into uncharted territory
After a state report said Hall-Long broke campaign laws, one primary foe wants a federal probe, two campaign leaders left, and two lawmakers say Hall-Long should drop out.
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Listen 2:13Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
Evan Gershkovich was released as part of the largest multi-prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. He is expected to be on U.S. soil Thursday evening.
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Third-party candidates file to run for president, U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
A third-party candidate’s draw in a general election, while usually very small, could help tilt a close race between the major party candidates.
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A student loan forgiveness program is celebrated at Philly City Hall
City workers spoke with U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about how they were guided to hundreds of thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness.
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Elections 101: How decentralized election administration makes big fraud basically impossible
Experts say claims of stolen elections don’t square with the reality that election administration in the commonwealth is local and decentralized.
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Falls Township public works director charged with theft, forgery
A spokesperson from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Lawson was arraigned Wednesday, with bail set at $100,000 unsecured.
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Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
The lawsuit, filed Monday, could endanger more than $1 billion in annual tax revenue that goes toward property tax rebates and economic development projects.
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SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
The mass transit agency has implemented a hiring freeze for non-essential workers and is considering fare hikes if more state money isn’t forthcoming.
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Listen 1:05Kamala Harris raised $200M in first week of White House campaign
The vice president's campaign announced the fundraising total on Sunday, saying about 66% of the donations come from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle.
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Doug Emhoff would become the country’s first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins presidency
Emhoff was born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey. He attended law school in California and gave up a job as an entertainment lawyer when Harris became vice president.
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New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals
The new law focuses on hospitals with high-volume Medicaid patient populations, like St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.
Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more
Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.
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EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.
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