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PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘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.

5 years ago

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Courts & Law
6abc

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."

5 years ago

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2009 file photo, actress Sonia Manzano, right, performs at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show
Radio Times
Health

Regional Roundup – 10/11/21

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

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John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘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.

5 years ago

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Captiol Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (Matt McClain/AP, Pool)
Radio Times

What to do about Facebook

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
Johnny
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘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.

5 years ago

A person receives their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic targeting minority community members at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on April 9, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Supreme Court
NPR
Courts & Law

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.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden arrives at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
NPR
Politics & Policy

‘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

5 years ago

Texas abortion clinic
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and ack Ciattarelli stand at podiums on opposite sides of a stage
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

State Rep. Kevin Boyle stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaking about the importance of mask mandates in schools, in Norristown, Pa. on September 8, 2021. (Office of Gov. Wolf)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Closeup of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

Students from Southwest Leadership Academy are seen in this 2019 file photo navigating a sidewalk near the school congested with wrecked cars and debris associated with two auto repair shops on the block. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

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