Politics

The presidential turkey pardon is a strange, misunderstood and confusing tradition. It's also one that doesn't go back as far as you might think.

Economists say the dramatic proposals from Sanders and Warren to free millions of Americans from the burden of student debt could boost the economy in significant ways.

Members of Congress and the witnesses did not agree about whether they heard Trump make a request of Zelenskiy politely — or whether Trump twisted his arm.

A bill that aims to “phase down” Philadelphia’s controversial 10-year tax abatement on residential construction got introduced at City Council Thursday.

Philadelphia’s 10-year property tax abatement on residential construction could be dramatically different by the end of this year.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which provides protections for immigrant children.

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are proposing raising taxes on the ultra-rich and prominent billionaires have been on the defensive about their wealth.

Roger Stone, a veteran Republican political operative and longtime confidant of Donald Trump, was found guilty by a federal jury in Washington, D.C.

With just a month left in City Council’s fall session, outgoing Councilmember Jannie Blackwell unveiled big plans for her West Philadelphia district.

Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a bill Thursday that will provide lawyers to low-income tenants facing eviction.

Intimidation and police force enraged protesters in Hong Kong. Is there a different way to manage masses of people?

The approval was seen as a blow to the vaping industry in New Jersey, which argued against the prohibition and claimed it could have unintended consequences.

Pa. Auditor General DePasqule wants lawmakers to come up with a more comprehensive plan to improve infrastructure, and hopefully prevent future damage from severe weather.

The proposal would have the state pick up what federal dollars do not for school lunch costs.