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Politics

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
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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.

5 years ago

NPR
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Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage in a nationwide referendum

A projection by the gfs.bern polling agency for Switzerland's public broadcasters showed the measure passing by 64% to 36%.

5 years ago

NPR
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Most prisoners can’t vote, but they’re still counted in voting districts

11 states are trying to block what critics call "prison gerrymandering."

5 years ago

NPR
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Polls are open in Germany as voters look ahead to who should lead after Angela Merkel

Decision day in Germany.

5 years ago

Pa. State Rep. Kevin Boyle speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy

State Rep. Kevin Boyle arrested for violating protection from abuse order

The arrest comes days after his caucus leaders quietly stripped Boyle of his committee chairmanship and curtailed his access to the Capitol.

5 years ago

Charito Calvachi-Mateyko, who participated in Tuesday’s march in Washington, posed with two unidentified workers that day
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

400,000 immigrants in Pa., N.J., and Del. up for citizenship imperiled by setback in Congress

Despite steep odds, advocates are seizing the moment with urgency — fearing a window is closing to normalize the status of millions of immigrants.

5 years ago

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined from left by House Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth, D-Ky., and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks to reporters about the
Politics & Policy

House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP

The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt wears a mask while sitting at a table
PlanPhilly
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Philly Republican folk hero Al Schmidt is shaking up politics as usual at the PPA

The Philadelphia Parking Authority could vote as soon as next month to limit workers from taking on jobs like Ward Leader and Committee member posts.

5 years ago

Radio Times
Lifestyle

Anne-Marie Slaughter on ‘Renewal’

Anne-Marie Slaughter on her new book "Renewal," about what she learned about herself from facing a personal crisis and what the country could learn from facing our crises.

Air Date: September 21, 2021 10:00 am

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People walk by the Pennsylvania Judicial Center at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania appeals court judge candidates to take part in online forum

Eight candidates for four open seats on Pennsylvania's appeals courts are expected to participate in an online forum, six weeks ahead of the November election.

5 years ago

A close-up of Lou Barletta
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Barletta signs anti-tax pledge in GOP campaign for governor

Lou Barletta, the former congressman seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, has signed a pledge that commits him to oppose tax increases.

5 years ago

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