Day: May 4, 2023

Candidates in Philadelphia’s mayoral race have differing approaches when it comes to the city’s crime problem

11:12 am May 4, 2023

In Philadelphia’s first mayoral race since crime spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, the crowded Democratic field is trying to make public safety a campaign cornerstone, advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric. Six Democrats are considered serious contenders to succeed term-limited Mayor Jim Kenney. Because […]

Pennsylvania’s Senate votes to reduce Philadelphia’s commuter tax on suburban residents

11:12 am May 4, 2023

Pennsylvania’s state Senate voted Wednesday to pare back a Depression-era law that allows Philadelphia to impose a commuter tax on suburban residents. The bill passed, 28-21, with every Republican and one Democrat backing it. However, it likely faces a chilly reception in the state House of Representatives, where Democrats have a one-seat majority. Under the […]

Pennsylvania House passes pro-union workers’ rights amendment

11:11 am May 4, 2023

A proposed workers’ rights amendment to the state constitution passed the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, the first step in a process that, if successful, will take years to complete. Democrats in control of the chamber moved the proposal over to the Republican-controlled state Senate on a 102-99 vote. Pennsylvania constitutional amendments have to […]

2 children die in New Mexico house fire

11:11 am May 4, 2023

Two children have died in a house fire, authorities in Clovis said. The blaze was first reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Clovis police spokesperson Capt. Robbie Telles said. Responding officers found flames coming from the bottom floor of the home. Telles said they tried to enter once they learned two children were inside. There […]

Suspected Atlanta gunman captured, Biden’s border plan gets frosty reception and more top headlines

11:03 am May 4, 2023

ATLANTA SHOOTING SUSPECT CAPTURED – Suspected gunman is in custody after an active shooter situation left at least one person dead and four others injured. Continue reading … BIPARTISAN UPROAR – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle blast Biden for sending 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border. Continue reading … DA WEIGHS CHARGES – Manhattan DA […]