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Politics

An up-close photo of Darrell Clarke speaking into a microphone in City Council chambers.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council passes resolution to give itself more power over development

City Council unanimously passed the measure to create a council-led Zoning Code Review Commission to help revise the regulations that govern land use.

4 years ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., walks back to her office after speaking on the floor of the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees

A fiercely divided House has tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One for his last time as President on January 20, 2021 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump will not testify in Senate impeachment trial, adviser says

The former president is accused of having incited a mob of his supporters on Jan. 6, leading to the insurrection at the Capitol.

4 years ago

Left: Former prosector Carlos Vega (NBC10) Right: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Money

John Legend, tech tycoons and aggrieved cops: Who’s funding the Philly DA race

While progressive donors and PACs came out for Krasner, police unions, former prosecutors and Sean Schellenger’s mother have supported Vega.

4 years ago

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wears a
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The post-Trump Republican Party

First, a look at the Congressional vote to strip controversial new member Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee appointments. Then, what's ahead for the post-Trump GOP?

Air Date: February 4, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
U.S. Attorney William McSwain
Politics & Policy

Former U.S. Attorney McSwain tests waters for higher office at meetings with GOP leaders

Several sources said McSwain has met with Republican county committee members across the state in preparation for a bid for U.S. Senate or governor.

4 years ago

(photo credit, Beowulf Sheehan)
Radio Times

Charles Blow: a Black power manifesto

New York Times columnist Charles Blow on his book "The Devil You Know" and the path to Black political power.

Air Date: February 3, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Trump supporters participate in a rally ahead of a violent insurrection at the Capitol building
Courts & Law

Bucks County man charged with assaulting officer at US Capitol

According to the criminal complaint, the injured officer was treated for a concussion.

4 years ago

Bruce Castor
Politics & Policy

A primer on Pa.’s Bruce Castor, who Trump tapped to co-lead his impeachment defense

Castor once pledged not to prosecute Bill Cosby and had a brief stint as state attorney general after Kathleen Kane was convicted of multiple felonies.

4 years ago

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wears a
NPR
Politics & Policy

As Democrats call for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s removal, Republicans stay silent

The Georgia congresswoman, who has embraced wild conspiracy theories, has the backing of Donald Trump — and the ire of Democrats, who have called for her censure or removal.

4 years ago

Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor Jr
Politics & Policy

Former Montco DA to lead Trump’s defense team in impeachment trial

Castor served as the District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2008.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Caroline Johnson speaks at the opening of Philly Fighting COVID's vaccine clinic at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philadelphia deputy health commissioner resigns over Philly Fighting COVID messages

After the city’s formal request for vaccine distribution partners went out, Johnson sent emails to PFC’s Doroshin, discussing financial details of his application.

4 years ago

Clock running down for NJ’s troubled marijuana legislation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

Clock running down for NJ’s troubled marijuana legislation

The push for legal weed remains mired in internal Democratic wrangling and is headed for a confrontation this Friday.

4 years ago

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, People wait in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Paterson, N.J. Democratic lawmakers are urging federal health officials to address racial disparity in vaccine access nationwide, as data from some states show hard-hit nonwhite Americans who are eligible to receive it are not getting COVID-19 vaccinations in proportion to their share of the population. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Health

Democratic lawmakers push for race data in vaccinations

Along with Hispanic and Native American people, Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden signs an executive order in the State Dining Room of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Science

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis

The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.

4 years ago

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