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Politics & Policy

Fees and fines would be waived for indigent Delaware defendants in bill released from state House committee

The Office of the Controller General estimated that 40% of collections may qualify for the waiver if a defendant meets the eligibility requirements and is granted relief.

1 year ago

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Philly Elmo whacks Tesla
Community
Billy Penn

Philly Democratic PAC smashes (their own) Tesla to protest Musk and DOGE

FUBAR PAC offered a sledgehammer, a wrench and “Chuck Schumer pool noodle” to participants angry with the Trump administration and GOP’s funding cuts.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Larry Krasner wins Philly DA primary, beating challenger who eclipsed him in campaign contributions and endorsements

Krasner’s strategy to make the campaign about President Trump and national politics appears to have been effective among Philly Democrats.

1 year ago

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District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy

With District Attorney Larry Krasner on the ballot, Primary Day security being turned over to attorney general’s office

Because District Attorney Larry Krasner is up for reelection, most complaints will be given to the state attorney general to investigate.

1 year ago

Ro Khanna speaking
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Khanna, of California, returns home to Bucks County to blast the president and Republicans over budget cuts

The “Benefits Over Billionaires” event is part of Ro Khanna’s tour in GOP-leaning districts to criticize Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans in Congress.

1 year ago

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Vials containing samples of forever chemicals, known as PFAS, sit in a tray
Science

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been around for decades and are incredibly useful in household products, but that resilience also makes them hazardous.

1 year ago

The Supreme Court of the United States
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

The high court had already called a temporary halt to the deportations from a north Texas detention facility in a middle-of-the-night order issued last month.

1 year ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries

The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.

1 year ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M

About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.

1 year ago

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A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cure your ballot: 550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 20 primary.

1 year ago

New Jersey Democratic primary candidates for governor at a debate
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: These 6 candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for governor

Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

1 year ago

Rue Landau looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

1 year ago

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A cannibis plant
Politics & Policy

Pa. recreational marijuana bill goes up in smoke after being rejected by state Senate committee

Democrat Lisa Boscola, of the Lehigh Valley, joined 6 Republicans in voting 'no' on the measure, which passed the state house last week.

1 year ago

Donald Trump sits in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

What’s in Trump’s big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

Republicans are moving to advance a bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding. They have labeled the legislation “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."

1 year ago

Joanna McClinton
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pennsylvania House drops voter ID, passes sweeping election reforms

Republicans supported voter ID in committee, but not enough to muster a floor vote.

1 year ago

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