
Politics
Dismissal of lawsuit over Philadelphia’s Columbus Day name change upheld
A U.S. District judge ruled a year ago that the council member and three Italian American heritage groups suing hadn’t been harmed by Mayor Jim Kenney’s executive order.
3 years ago
Mayor of Upper Darby booked on DUI charges after traffic stop
According to court records, Keffer appeared to be drunk, got in a crash and ultimately refused a blood test.
3 years ago
Hopes of bipartisan cooperation give way to complete deadlock in the Pa. House
The Pa. state House will likely stay deadlocked until next month — which means voters won’t see constitutional amendments on the May ballot.
3 years ago
Meta allows Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
The social media company is letting a two-year ban, imposed after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, expire.
3 years ago
‘Now everybody can move forward’: Upper Darby CAO steps down
Upper Darby Chief Administrative Officer Vincent Rongione is stepping down from his position. He said the ARPA controversy did not play a role in his decision.
3 years ago
After going up in smoke in 2022, a renewed effort to legalize marijuana in Delaware
The two-pronged measure got derailed last year by the governor’s veto. Supporters say there’s even more support this session.
3 years ago
Photos: Philly gives DeSantis the bird amid calls for Union League boycott
On the eve of the dinner honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, organizations including the local NAACP chapter and the Black Clergy of Philadelphia called for a protest.
3 years ago
Judge convicts Pa. Capitol rioter who yelled Pelosi threats
A federal judge has convicted a Pennsylvania restaurant owner of storming the U.S. Capitol, where she screamed at police officers to bring out then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
3 years ago
D.C. statehood effort gets renewed push from Delaware senator
Supporters of the D.C. statehood effort say it’s an injustice for more than 700,000 residents living there to not have voting representation in Congress
3 years ago
Listen 1:12DeSantis critics staging protest outside the Union League as it honors the Florida gov
Members of City Council, the local NAACP, and Philly’s Black clergy are hoping to draw a crowd of hundreds to the storied Republican bastion.
3 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
3 years ago
4 Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
A Washington D.C. jury found Joseph Hackett, Robert Minuta, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo guilty on Monday.
3 years ago
Biden’s chief of staff Ron Klain is getting ready to step down after 2 years
Ron Klain has been a behind-the-scenes force in helping the president get big legislation across the finish line.
3 years ago
Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence is not seeking re-election
Ken Lawrence will have served as a Montgomery County commissioner for seven years once his term expires at the end of 2023.
3 years ago
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro fills executive staff with loyal allies, political veterans
Josh Shapiro's top advisors will be instrumental in helping the new Pa. governor deliver on promises he made during his 2022 midterm campaign.
3 years ago