Government & Politics
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New Bill Requiring Accountability from Tow Truck Operators to Become Law in Philadelphia
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed a new bill requiring tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of a violation before they can tow or remove a vehicle, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The bill, known as Act 43, was sponsored by Pennsylvania State Representative Jose Giral. It was subsequently signed into law in…
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Philadelphia Youth Commission Relaunches With 21 New Members
For the first time in eight years, the Philadelphia Youth Commission is fully staffed as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Commission on Youth Engagement. On Monday, July 8, 21 young people were appointed to the Commission during a ceremony at City Hall. During her remarks, Parker highlighted that Philadelphia is home to an estimated 345,000…
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Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post. The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.” Earlier this week, Young held a…
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Rep. Brendan Boyle Proposes U.S. Congress Host Joint Session in Philadelphia in 2026
Democratic Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan Boyle recently introduced new legislation calling for a commemorative joint session of Congress at Independence Hall on July 2, 2026, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. His vision is for the session to mark and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Boyle has some backing for…
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Former Philadelphia City Councilmember, Joan Specter, Remembered as Dedicated Human Rights Champion
Joan Specter, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember and the widow of longtime Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, has passed away at the age of 90, reports the 6abc digital staff. She reportedly died from complications of dementia. Specter was known as an advocate for the arts and a human rights champion. She was also a renowned…
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Davis was joined by Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, legislators, local elected officials, law enforcement officials, and community groups. “Delaware County embodies the spirit of our…
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Former Governor: The Legislature Should Reject Any Attempt to Create a Different Tax Rate for So-Called ‘Skill Game’ Devices
Twenty years ago this week, I was in my second year as Governor. My team and I were in the midst of negotiating the State Budget for 2004-2005. A major part of that budget involved passage of the Gaming Act, which brought casino gaming — slot machines to be exact — to the Commonwealth. Gaming industry…
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“Aging Our Way, PA”: Josh Shapiro Visits Souderton to Unveil Decade-Long Vision for State’s Seniors
Governor Josh Shapiro made a visit to Souderton to unveil “Aging Our Way, PA” – a bold 10-year strategic plan to improve services for Pennsylvania’s rapidly growing senior population, writes John Worthington for The Morning Call. By 2030, one in three Pennsylvanians will be 65 or older. The plan aims to streamline and bolster…
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The Ramifications of a Philadelphia Tax ‘Mistake’ in 1952 Continue to Be Felt Today
Philadelphia is still paying for a mistake made 72 years ago when the city implemented its first business tax under Mayor Joseph Clark despite strong opposition, writes Allan Domb for Philadelphia Magazine. In the first iteration in 1952, the levy required businesses to pay a tax of 30 cents on every $100 of their gross…
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Sen. John Fetterman ‘Not Looking to Ruffle Anyone’s Feathers’
Despite breaking with the party line on several of the most controversial issues of the day, Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of changing his party affiliation, writes Siobhan Hughes for The Wall Street Journal. “I might have a different view on things like Israel, and some other ones,” said Fetterman. “I just consider myself…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Elections Officials Turn to Teens to Address Growing Poll Worker Shortages
With a growing shortage of poll workers, Philadelphia election officials turned to teenagers to fill in the gap, write Alyssa Lukpat and Mariah Timms for The Wall Street Journal. Ahead of Pennsylvania’s primary last month, the officials visited trainees at Philadelphia’s Abraham Lincoln High School. While most of them were not old enough to work,…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, supports healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across 50 counties.…
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Palestinian Protests Now Spread to Villanova University Campus
The Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held an on-campus protest April 30 supporting Palestine, writes Lauren Armstrong and Finn Courtney for The Villanovan. About 100 students and staff members stood or marched, dressed in black and chanting in support of ending violence in the Gaza strip. They join similar peaceful protests that have…
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WSJ: As Biden Weighs Giving Legal Status to Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens, A Philly Couple Has Hope
Twenty years ago, Allyson Batista fell in love with and later married a man living in the United States illegally with no hope of fixing his status. Two decades later, the couple has three children and a successful construction business in Philadelphia. As President Joe Biden weighs giving legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S.…
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Delaware County Council Gets Push Back on Mental Health Facility Plan
A packed crowd told Delaware County Council Wednesday to abandon plans to use part of the former Don Guanella property as a mental health facility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Council acquired the former Don Guanella School property by eminent domain to create the county’s largest park, named Delco Woods. But a…
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Montgomery County Now Has the Most Generous Paid Parental Leave Policy in PA
A new policy is in effect in Montgomery County in which employees are now eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Birthing parents may be eligible for an additional four weeks of paid leave to address medical needs, bringing it to a total of 16…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Commits To Making Philadelphia More Business-Friendly, Signs New Order
Mayor Cherelle Parker has stayed true to one of her many campaign promises in signing the PHL Open for Business Executive Order, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29. The executive order outlines her administration’s commitment to “creating a business-friendly government that removes regulatory burdens, accelerates approval timelines and further streamlines City permit and licensing processes.”…
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Meet Shania Bennett, the 24-Year-Old Leading Philly’s Office of Youth Engagement
At 24 years old, Shania Bennett is the youngest person in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. She is the executive director of the Office of Youth Engagement, and despite her young age, Bennett has accomplished a lot. At 16 years old, she graduated high school by being dually enrolled at the…
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