EducationPenn President Liz Magill resigns after facing intense controversy; chair of school’s board of trustees also steps downMagill resigned amid growing bipartisan backlash against her Capitol Hill testimony on antisemitism earlier this week and a semester marked by protests and controversy.
EducationPenn President Liz Magill resigns after facing intense controversy; chair of school’s board of trustees also steps downMagill resigned amid growing bipartisan backlash against her Capitol Hill testimony on antisemitism earlier this week and a semester marked by protests and controversy.
CloutJim Kenney dishes out shade for Democrats who lost the primary for mayor Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was talking legacy near the end of his second term when Clout asked about the Democrats who want his job. He didn't hold back.
CloutJim Kenney dishes out shade for Democrats who lost the primary for mayor Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was talking legacy near the end of his second term when Clout asked about the Democrats who want his job. He didn't hold back.
NewsJohn Dougherty found guilty in union embezzlement trial, his second felony conviction in as many yearsThe verdict follows a monthlong trial in which the ex-union chief and others were accused of embezzling more than $600,000 from Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
NewsJohn Dougherty found guilty in union embezzlement trial, his second felony conviction in as many yearsThe verdict follows a monthlong trial in which the ex-union chief and others were accused of embezzling more than $600,000 from Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick wants to ban China from these six things as he debuts more hawkish campaign tacticsIt was the biggest showing yet of a new tactic on China for McCormick, whose candidacy in 2022 was gravely hurt by his own party questioning his ability to be strong on the country.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick wants to ban China from these six things as he debuts more hawkish campaign tacticsIt was the biggest showing yet of a new tactic on China for McCormick, whose candidacy in 2022 was gravely hurt by his own party questioning his ability to be strong on the country.
NewsJohn Dougherty found guilty of nearly all charges in union embezzlement trial, his second federal convictionFormer Local 98 president Brian Burrows was also convicted of all but three counts.
NewsJohn Dougherty found guilty of nearly all charges in union embezzlement trial, his second federal convictionFormer Local 98 president Brian Burrows was also convicted of all but three counts.
NewsJohnny Doc has been convicted on federal charges for a second time. What’s next for the former labor leader?A third trial still looms for Dougherty, formerly a one-man center of gravity in politics and organized labor in the region. And he and others from Local 98 will be sentenced in the coming months.
NewsJohnny Doc has been convicted on federal charges for a second time. What’s next for the former labor leader?A third trial still looms for Dougherty, formerly a one-man center of gravity in politics and organized labor in the region. And he and others from Local 98 will be sentenced in the coming months.
NewsJohn Dougherty verdict: What the jury decided on each count in ex-Local 98 chief’s union embezzlement trialHere’s how the jury decided each count of the indictment.
NewsJohn Dougherty verdict: What the jury decided on each count in ex-Local 98 chief’s union embezzlement trialHere’s how the jury decided each count of the indictment.
Philadelphia PoliticsCity Council wants something better than a gun buyback program that returns ‘a musket that was used in the Revolutionary War’ | Council roundupIn a consent-to-search program, law enforcement officers ask homeowners in high-crime areas for permission to search their homes for firearms that they may not know are there.
Philadelphia PoliticsCity Council wants something better than a gun buyback program that returns ‘a musket that was used in the Revolutionary War’ | Council roundupIn a consent-to-search program, law enforcement officers ask homeowners in high-crime areas for permission to search their homes for firearms that they may not know are there.
ElectionsPhilly Republican leaders worry Donald Trump could be a ‘bloodbath’ for their party in the regionA group of Philly Republicans gathered to view the the latest in a series of debates that have — much like the entire GOP primary contest — felt like a forgotten sideshow.
ElectionsPhilly Republican leaders worry Donald Trump could be a ‘bloodbath’ for their party in the regionA group of Philly Republicans gathered to view the the latest in a series of debates that have — much like the entire GOP primary contest — felt like a forgotten sideshow.
NewsJurors deciding John Dougherty’s fate end 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict in embezzlement caseThe jury was dismissed after six hours of discussions on Wednesday did not result in a verdict.
NewsJurors deciding John Dougherty’s fate end 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict in embezzlement caseThe jury was dismissed after six hours of discussions on Wednesday did not result in a verdict.
NewsJurors in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial wrestle with theft allegations involving South Philadelphia’s First WardLawyers for Dougherty’s codefendant said the jury has indicated it is close to a verdict.
NewsJurors in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial wrestle with theft allegations involving South Philadelphia’s First WardLawyers for Dougherty’s codefendant said the jury has indicated it is close to a verdict.
Philadelphia PoliticsThe city budget has been a source of pain for past Philly mayors. Under Jim Kenney, it’s been a bright spot. While Philadelphia still has enormous fiscal challenges and its socioeconomic issues would require billions more to address, the last eight years have put the city budget in a better position.
Philadelphia PoliticsThe city budget has been a source of pain for past Philly mayors. Under Jim Kenney, it’s been a bright spot. While Philadelphia still has enormous fiscal challenges and its socioeconomic issues would require billions more to address, the last eight years have put the city budget in a better position.
ObituariesRina Cutler, former deputy mayor and transportation expert, has died at 70 She led city departments in Philadelphia, Boston, and San Francisco, and served in Pennsylvania state government with the Department of Transportation.
ObituariesRina Cutler, former deputy mayor and transportation expert, has died at 70 She led city departments in Philadelphia, Boston, and San Francisco, and served in Pennsylvania state government with the Department of Transportation.
NewsJury ends first day deliberations in John Dougherty embezzlement trial without a verdictJohn Dougherty is accused of embezzling, with others, more than $600,000 from Local 98, the politically powerful union he led for nearly three decades.
NewsJury ends first day deliberations in John Dougherty embezzlement trial without a verdictJohn Dougherty is accused of embezzling, with others, more than $600,000 from Local 98, the politically powerful union he led for nearly three decades.
NewsJurors in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial end first day of deliberations without a verdict The panel spent most of the afternoon cloistered in silence, occasionally sending requests to the judge to see certain pieces of evidence, which the lawyers discussed privately in the judge's chambers
NewsJurors in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial end first day of deliberations without a verdict The panel spent most of the afternoon cloistered in silence, occasionally sending requests to the judge to see certain pieces of evidence, which the lawyers discussed privately in the judge's chambers
CloutPa. Society squabble: Nikil Saval, Duane Morris, and the Rainbow Room party guest listState Sen. Nikil Saval claims he was briefly blocked from entering a Pennsylvania Society party because of his stance on Gaza. The law firm throwing the party said he just failed to RSVP.
CloutPa. Society squabble: Nikil Saval, Duane Morris, and the Rainbow Room party guest listState Sen. Nikil Saval claims he was briefly blocked from entering a Pennsylvania Society party because of his stance on Gaza. The law firm throwing the party said he just failed to RSVP.