
Government
Pa. hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis, law enforcement
Many of Pennsylvania’s legitimate hemp business owners — mostly retailers, but including farmers and processors — want new regulations to clear up any public confusion.
3 weeks ago
The governor’s move aims to override the FDA’s action to restrict shots to people 65 or older and others with serious health issues.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:45SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts
Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.
3 weeks ago
The Delaware Department of Justice employee hurt at least two people at the St. George’s Technical High School lot, police say. He has since been fired.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:47Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session
The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:07‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.
4 weeks ago
Listen 3:22Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive 50th birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump.
4 weeks ago
Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in New Jersey and Virginia
In both states, Democratic candidates for governor are distancing themselves from their party’s far-left wing in campaigns focused instead on rising costs.
4 weeks ago
Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission
If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.
1 month ago
Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach
Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.
1 month ago
“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.
1 month ago
Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention
This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.
1 month ago
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes wage theft bill, arguing potential unintended consequences
Meyer said Delaware already has existing laws to fight wage theft and hold bad actors responsible for their actions.
1 month ago
Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week
The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.
1 month ago
Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.
1 month ago