
Government
These Delco teens aren’t old enough to vote, but they run your local polling station
If you’re voting in Tuesday’s municipal elections in Delaware County, the friendly faces checking you in at the polling station may not be old enough to vote themselves.
2 years ago
Voters “need to feel that Trenton is a transparent, accessible, accountable place,” advocacy groups say.
2 years ago
With early voting underway, New Jersey is ramping up election security
Multiple agencies are working together on election security in the Garden State.
2 years ago
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania to partner with natural gas driller on in-depth study of air emissions, water quality
State officials are touting the collaboration with CNX Resources Corp. as the first of its kind.
2 years ago
What are judicial retention elections, and how do they work in Philadelphia?
These yes/no questions are often overlooked by voters, but they give judges up to a decade more on the bench.
2 years ago
Philly newsstands are flexing to sell things like sports apparel, makeup, and flowers
Once signed by the mayor, newly passed legislation will give the curbside entrepreneurs more options.
2 years ago
Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike
Since launching the most aggressive series of rate hikes in four decades in March 2022 to fight inflation, it has pulled back and has now raised rates only once since May.
2 years ago
Race to watch: All 3 Montco Board of Commissioners seats are up for election
Candidates identify voting rights, housing affordability, government spending, and public safety as some of the main issues they want to address if elected.
2 years ago
Listen 1:57Hate crime incidents in Pennsylvania have risen exponentially in the past three years, according to the most recent FBI data.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13Bill to increase transparency of Pennsylvania’s universities passes House
The measure seeks to expand what the state’s four state-related universities — the University of Pittsburgh, Temple, Lincoln, and Penn State — have to publicly disclose.
2 years ago
Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction. ‘This is not my time,’ he says
Pence did not immediately endorse any of his rivals, but continued to echo language he has used to criticize Trump.
2 years ago
Procrastinator’s guide to the 2023 November election in Philadelphia
Here's a brief intro to what’s on the Philly ballot in November.
2 years ago
Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase
Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.
2 years ago
Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support
Johnson picked up an important nod of support ahead of the vote from Donald Trump.
2 years ago