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Pat Schroeder speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Politics & Policy

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies

Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado, and she went on to serve 12 terms.

2 years ago

The scene outside the Touraine apartment building in Rittenhouse Monday night after an off-duty FBI agent shot a dog.
Courts & Law
6abc

FBI agent who shot, killed dog in Philadelphia will not face charges

On Friday, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office confirmed Jacqueline Maguire would not be charged but did not say why.

2 years ago

An illustrated view of a street in Philadelphia in the 18th century
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job

Anthony Morris was a successful 18th century Philadelphia brewer. He was also elected mayor — but not more than once.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 budget proposal at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit

Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.

2 years ago

File photo: The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J.
Education

College affordability advocates push for a ban on scholarship award displacement at all New Jersey universities

In 2021, New Jersey became the second U.S. state to ban the practice at public universities under certain circumstances.

2 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Arts & Entertainment

Next Philly mayor should ‘believe in the possibility of the arts,’ cultural leaders say

Today, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is releasing a paper with five recommendations aimed at the 10 mayoral candidates.

2 years ago

Listen 4:01
A headshot of Brian Hughes
Politics & Policy

Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign

The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
6abc

“Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates” event showcases mayoral candidates

Philadelphia mayoral candidates are participating in the "Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates" forum on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Mike Zabel speaks into a microphone.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he will resign

Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.

2 years ago

An up-close view of someone displaying weed that they purchased at a store in N.J.
Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves legal marijuana, again

For the second year in a row, the Delaware House has approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, after Gov. John Carney vetoed similar legislation last year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
President Biden speaks to the International Association of Fire Fighters at a conference in Washington
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden says his budget plan would extend Medicare to 2050 without adding to the deficit

President Biden is proposing to raise taxes on people who make more than $400,000 per year to make sure there's enough money for Medicare.

2 years ago

President Donald Trump attends church at International Church of Las Vegas with counselor Hope Hicks, left, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Las Vegas
Courts & Law

Hope Hicks meets with New York prosecutors investigating Trump

Hicks and her lawyer, Robert Trout, spent several hours Monday inside the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

2 years ago

Two people talk in the foreground. A sign in the background reads: House Democrats 2023 Issues Conference.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden and House Democrats chart a 2024 course based on their legislative track record

Democrats are strategizing on how to win back the House next year and are undertaking a publicity blitz to remind voters of their records.

2 years ago

A close-up of Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking. The U.S. flag is visible behind him.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro will pitch first budget as governor on Tuesday

Gov. Shapiro will unveil his first budget as he aims to remake the state's public school funding system and to put Pa. on competitive footing to attract major companies.

2 years ago

The large chambers and the ceiling of the Pa. State Capitol are shown
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmaker won’t quit amid sex misconduct claim

A Pennsylvania state representative accused of sexual harassment says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.

2 years ago

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