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Politics

Philabundance volunteer Craig McCann hands out grapes as part of the Emergency Market for federal employees effected by the government shutdown. (Courtesy of Jonathan Gonzalez for Philabundance)
Community

Federal workers stock up at Philly food pantry as they wait for paychecks

Food insecurity is still gripping federal workers in Philly as they wait for their paychecks and brace for the possibility of another shutdown.

7 years ago

A file photo of former ZBA chair James Moylan (Moylan Chiropractic website)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law
PlanPhilly

Feds: Former ZBA head embezzled from nonprofits

James Moylan, former head of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, was indicted Tuesday by federal authorities on embezzlement charges.

7 years ago

Contributors may fear blowback from employees or customers if their support for the organization became public, some nonprofits say. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Money

Issue advocacy groups say N.J. ‘dark money’ bill unfairly targets their private donors

Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a bill that would require “dark money” groups that support political candidates or causes to disclose their donors.

7 years ago

Former Deputy Executive Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bill Baroni outside Newark Federal Court following his arraignment. (Stephen Nessen/WNYC)
Courts & Law

‘Bridgegate’ co-conspirator to be resentenced next month

Bill Baroni is scheduled to appear in court in Newark on Feb. 26, according to an order filed by a federal judge last week.

7 years ago

Roger Stone, a confidant of President Trump, walks out of the federal courthouse following a hearing Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stone's next court date is in Washington. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
NPR
Courts & Law

Roger Stone pleads not guilty in D.C. federal court following Florida arrest

Stone was arrested Friday in South Florida but the grand jury that indicted him operates in the nation's capital, so he could eventually face trial in Washington.

7 years ago

In this file photo, a woman shouts while marching with service workers asking for $15 minimum wage pay during a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Money

N.J. plan for raising minimum wage to $15 headed for final votes

Most hourly N.J. workers could be earning at least $15 by 2024 under a plan nearing final votes.

7 years ago

Unmarked boxes taken from John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty's home during a raid in 2016. (Bobby Allyn/WHYY)
Courts & Law

N.J. contractor pleads guilty to union bribes linked to Local 98 probe

The charges are linked to a years-long federal probe into the operations of Local 98, Philadelphia’s powerful electricians' union.

7 years ago

The Philadelphia Orchestra Group of the United States was welcomed by the Chinese audience as it gave a concert in Peking on Sept. 14, 1973.
The Why
Arts & Entertainment

From Mao to Mozart: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 80-year relationship with China

Despite the U.S. and China's complex and often tense relationship, why has the bond between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra has endured for almost 80 years?

Air Date: January 28, 2019

Listen 12:50
A beach in Deal, N.J. on Oct. 4, 2015. (Corinne Cavallo/FotoCavallo)
Down the Shore
Courts & Law

Advocates sue Shore town over beach access

An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access. 

7 years ago

In this file photo, an SUV arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution - Schuylkill in Minersville, Pa. (Bradley C Bower/AP Photo)
Community

Food bank: Shutdown hit prison workers especially hard

Pennsylvania is home to nine federal prisons, and a lot of the guards and other staff have been working without pay.

7 years ago

Unions and supporters join the AFGE TSA at Philadelphia International airport to call for an end to the government shutdown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Trump reopens government operations as FAA reports ‘sick leaves’ causing flight delays

As LaGuardia and Newark airports are hit with takeoff delays due to ‘sick leave,’ president announces government operations will resume until Feb. 15.

7 years ago

Roger Stone exits the federal courthouse Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump confidant Roger Stone indicted on 7 counts related to 2016 election attack

Stone's next court appearance is expected to be in Washington although it isn't clear when.

7 years ago

In this file photo, a woman shouts while marching with service workers asking for $15 minimum wage pay during a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Money
NJ Spotlight

Emotional testimony as $15 minimum wage for N.J. passes first legislative stage

A key legislative committee approved a bill that would raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $10 later this year and put the state on a path to having the wage reach $15 by 2024.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb speaks at a rally in July 2018 (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Democratic legislators say fixing school funding is a moral imperative

The opportunity gaps in Pennsylvania between rich and poor, black and white, are among the highest in the nation.

7 years ago

U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, foreground, and Jack Gerard, American Petroleum Institute president and chief executive officer, head up to speak during the annual state of Colorado energy luncheon sponsored by the Colorado Petroleum council Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Interior proposal to limit records requests draws challenge

Advocates for a free press are challenging an Interior Department proposal to limit requests for access to public records under the federal Freedom of Information Act.

7 years ago

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