
Politics
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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In 2021, New Jersey became the second U.S. state to ban the practice at public universities under certain circumstances.
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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 4:01Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign
The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”
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“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.
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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
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 1:15Biden 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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