Politics
‘He said he could have me replaced’: City official alleges threat from Johnny Doc
The second week of testimony began Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of Philly union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
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Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness accused of nepotism, fraud, witness intimidation
A Delaware official has been indicted by a grand jury for offenses that the state AG said represented a "clear and disturbing pattern of behavior."
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The NJ gubernatorial race, nursing shortages and Sonia Manzano, who played the role of Maria on Sesame Street, on the new PBS show "Alma's Way, inspired by her life.
Air Date: October 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:27‘Do it because it helps me’: FBI drills into alleged Dougherty-Henon corruption
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys tussled over who was in charge when councilman Henon allegedly took orders from union leader Dougherty.
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Leaked internal documents and whistle-blower testimony have raised questions about Facebook, their harmful practices and if more oversight is necessary.
Air Date: October 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Just John’s little guy’: FBI wiretaps reveal power play between union leader, council member
FBI wiretaps captured conversations between Local 98 union leader Johnny Doc and City Councilmember Bobby Henon about political favors and dirty payback.
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Judging ‘sincerely held’ religious belief is tricky for employers mandating vaccines
Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and the Catholic Church have all issued statements saying that their religion does not prohibit receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Supreme Court’s conservatives cook up a stew of abortion, guns, religion and more
Monday marks the first time nearly all of them will gather together in the courtroom since the lockdown a year and a half ago.
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‘Everybody is frustrated,’ except for Biden, about agenda delays
President Biden will meet with the Senate next week to discuss debt-ceiling delays before going on the road to advocate for his Build Back Better agenda and the bipartisan inf
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Nation’s most restrictive abortion law back in Texas court
A. U.S. Distcitct judge will consider whether to temporarily halt the law that bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks.
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Murphy, Ciattarelli spar in first debate of 2021 N.J. governor’s race
The two candidates drew clear contrasts on a range of pressing issues from the COVID-19 pandemic to teaching critical race theory in schools.
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Wolf calls on Rep. Boyle to resign following arrest and reports of mental health struggles
Gov. Tom Wolf said Boyle needs to resign and receive mental health treatment, following his arrest on charges of violating a protection from abuse order and harassment.
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Measure on masking in youth sports clears Pa. House committee
The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.
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Pennsylvania Republicans aim to make big election changes in constitution
It's the latest turn in a partisan power struggle over elections in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
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Philly neighborhoods plagued by illegal auto work could find relief in City Council bills
The legislation comes as a reaction to the proliferation of vehicle repair work and sales on city streets and sidewalks.
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