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Government

John Giovannitti (left) mayor-elect of Paulsboro, and and brother Vince Giovannitti, mayor of Greenwich Township. (Facebook, Councilman John Giovannitti and Vince Giovannitti & Tony Chila for Greenwich Twp. Council)
Politics & Policy

Gibbstown and Paulsboro will have brothers as mayors next year

John Giovannitti will be sworn in Jan. 2, one day before his newly reelected brother Vince Giovannitti is sworn in to a second term.

1 year ago

The image shows the covers of the two books American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson, plus Differ We Must by Steve Inskeep
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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Elementary school students are pictured on a school bus
Education

Delaware education funding is ‘not adequate.’ A new report calls for an additional $500 million to $1 billion

The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.

1 year ago

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Managing director designee Adam Thiel looks on as Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announces his appointment.
Politics & Policy

Philly fire commissioner tapped to be city’s next managing director

Thiel, who has led the city’s fire department since 2016, says he’s ready to take on the challenge. “As our folks will say in the fire department," he said, “‘We got this.’”

1 year ago

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The Delaware state capitol building
Politics & Policy
6abc

New Delaware laws you need to know about for 2024

The new laws cover a wide range of topics including a minimum wage increase, raises for teachers, new gun laws and legalized marijuana.

1 year ago

A closeup of
Politics & Policy
6abc

Bill to allow some New Jersey 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections

The measure allows 17-year-old voters to participate in June primaries if they turn 18 by the general election.

1 year ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters
Politics & Policy

Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7

A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones gestures as he speaks.
Community

New blueprint offers 140 ways to stop violent crime in Philly

The blueprint plan comes from suggestions offered at a daylong event earlier this year.

1 year ago

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Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Studio 2

Pope Francis and the Changing Church, Probation Reform, Teens Review 2023

Pope Francis recently approved the blessing of same-sex couples by priests, one of many changes that makes his papacy stand out from his predecessors in the Catholic Church.

Air Date: December 21, 2023 12:00 pm

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Bethany Hall-Long addresses the crowd
Politics & Policy

Suspicious payments and dirty tricks: Will husband’s controversies impact Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s bid for governor?

The candidate calls current and past issues revolving around spouse Dana Long an irrelevant distraction, but questions abound about her transparency.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood is seen at 10th and Cuthbert streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review

The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.

1 year ago

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Trump speaks at a podium. The U.S. flag is visible in the background.
Courts & Law

Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause

The decision marked the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.

1 year ago

Children pass by the portait of Sandra Day O'Connor as mourners pay their respects as the flag-draped casket of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor lies in the Great Hall at the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. O'Connor, an Arizona native and the first woman to serve on the nation's highest court, died Dec. 1 at age 93.
Courts & Law

Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts

The rancher’s daughter was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Mayor-elect Parker names chief of staff and two aides as deputy mayors

Tiffany Thurman, a government affairs executive at a non-profit group, was named as chief of staff.

1 year ago

Philly DA Larry Krasner and state Sen. Sharif Street during a press conference at the National Constitution Center last week, with a map that shows the potential coverage area of new law creating a special prosecutor for SEPTA. (Philly DA's Office)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Krasner attacks new law that allows AG to take over SEPTA cases

The new law allows the state AG to take over investigation and prosecution of crimes committed within SEPTA.

1 year ago

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