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The 2000 block of Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Neighbors of Pine and Spruce streets file lawsuit to block Philadelphia’s new bicycle lane rules

A neighborhood group wants to stop the city’s plan of eliminating permit parking to make way for new loading zones and adding concrete barriers around bike lanes.

1 month ago

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Mike Johnson speaks with reporters about Trump's tax bill
Politics & Policy

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million more people uninsured, CBO says

Over the next decade, the bill would cut taxes by $3.75 trillion, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The president wants the bill on his desk by July 4.

1 month ago

Crowds of people gather on the Seaside Heights New Jersey boardwalk
Courts & Law

N.J. law targets disruptive pop-up parties and inciting public brawls

A new N.J law establishes penalties for inciting a public brawl. It’s designed to stop young people from organizing pop-up parties on social media.

1 month ago

The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers consider bill that’s designed to help older adults during a natural disaster or emergency

A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill to create emergency registries, to let older adults sign up for assistance during a crisis in the county where they live.

2 months ago

Listen 0:59
Blighted property with an overgrown lawn
Community
WESA

Blighted property database would let Pa. municipalities track owners — and fine them

Monroeville Democratic state Rep. Brandon Markosek has put forth a bill that would create a blight database managed by the state, and the measure has passed the House.

2 months ago

A man holds a sign that says
Health

Cancer survivors, health care advocates rally in Philadelphia to demand Pennsylvania senators reject Medicaid cuts

The federal budget bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would add Medicaid work requirements for childless adults to stay in the program.

2 months ago

Listen 1:31
Madeleine Dean speaks
Politics & Policy

President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Berks and Montgomery counties, is among the legislation's co-sponsors.

2 months ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Fees and fines would be waived for indigent Delaware defendants in bill released from state House committee

The Office of the Controller General estimated that 40% of collections may qualify for the waiver if a defendant meets the eligibility requirements and is granted relief.

2 months ago

Listen 0:56
A damaged road is shown in Upper Makefield
Courts & Law

Bucks County climate lawsuit against big oil tossed by Pa. judge

The county hoped to make fossil fuel companies pay to help it address the impacts of climate change, such as worsening flood risk.

2 months ago

Listen 1:01
Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Courts & Law

Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members

Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.

2 months ago

Scott Presler with his phone
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP seeks to gain control of state’s highest court, where final decisions are made on voting and abortion

Republicans are looking to overturn the Democrats’ majority on the state Supreme Court in an unusually aggressive campaign.

2 months ago

Listen 1:19
A sign on a door reads SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running

Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.

2 months ago

Listen 6:05
cannabis in a jar on a table
Politics & Policy

Pa. House passes recreational cannabis bill, faces uphill battle in Senate

House Democrats swiftly approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis statewide this week after half a dozen hearings about the topic last year.

2 months ago

Listen 1:02
Wind turbines of South Fork Wind are seen off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island
Courts & Law

17 states, including New Jersey and Delaware, sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.

2 months ago

The dome of the state Capitol in Trenton, New Jersey
Courts & Law

N.J. domestic violence reports are rising. A legislative package aims to give survivors greater protection

The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.

2 months ago

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