City Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has written a memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at his political rise from a state representative to a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The memoir, "Where …
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City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott’s death
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsKada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
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City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsStores may have to start charging consumers 10 cents for using paper bags at the checkout counter after City Council approved a bill on Thursday, but the controversial legislation didn't …
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All three Pa. Supreme Court justices will return after retention vote victories
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices – all originally elected to the court as Democrats – are projected to remain on bench of the state's top court following Tuesday's retention elections. …
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Pennsylvania abandons climate initiative to end five-month budget impasse
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsPennsylvania lawmakers voted on Wednesday to withdraw the state from a regional effort that cuts carbon emissions from power plants, a move baked into a deal on the state's long-overdue …
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill lays out plan for New Jersey in inauguration speech
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsDemocrat Mikie Sherrill became the second woman governor of New Jersey after being sworn in during an inauguration ceremony Tuesday morning at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. …
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Gov. Shapiro on ICE operations in Minneapolis: ‘It is time to terminate this mission’
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of gaslighting people, "ratcheting up the temperature" and creating unsafe conditions with …
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Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsDoes politics stress you out? Did the last election cause you to lose sleep, lose your temper or lose a friend? If so, you weren't alone. For the better part …