Government

Delco Health Department

Erie County health official tapped to lead new Delaware County Health Department

Philadelphia expands COVID-19 vaccine requirement to all city employees

Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Pa. could impose new COVID-19 school mask mandate despite judge's ruling to end requirement

Chester County, the wealthiest in the state, launches new initiative to combat homelessness

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New Philly library director to take charge in aftermath of discrimination allegations

Free Library of Philadelphia

Modern waterfront park to open in Camden at former city dump site

Cramer Hill Waterfront Park Conceptual Plan

After mounting pressure, Ciattarelli concedes to Murphy in NJ governor's race

In response to growing concerns, Philly releases map of asbestos removal projects in schools

SDP City Controller

State Senate passes permit-less concealed carry bill, Wolf says he'll veto if it advances

Pennsylvania Senate - Concealed carry

Ex-Philly health commissioner Tom Farley lands new role in D.C. leading community wellness initiatives

Tom Farley D.C. health department

'Streeteries' could become permanent in some areas as city council advances bills

Face mask requirement for Pennsylvania schools could end in January, Wolf says

Pennsylvania school mask madate

Pennsylvania now allowing businesses to expand space for outdoor cocktail service

Rat abatement ordinance aims to protect Philly homes from infestations

Rat Abatement City Council

97-year-old New Jersey mayor re-elected for another four years

Vito Perillo Tinton Falls

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole named commissioner of Philly health department

Cheryl Bettigole Philly

Comcast executive David Cohen confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Canada

David Cohen U.S. ambassador Canada

Pennsylvania offers new COVID-19 vaccine incentive to state workers

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez reveals breast cancer battle

Maria Quinones-Sanchez

Splitting NJ Transit in two would make a more equitable system, report claims

NJ Transit two systems

New legislation would increase Pennsylvania welfare benefits

Philly must find ways to improve diversity among city workers, controller's report says

City Hall Diversity

Philly's rat problem is among the worst in the U.S., pest control company says

Philly Rats Orkin

Growing number of Philadelphia households have high-speed internet, city survey finds

Philadelphia internet Survey

Philly police soon will no longer pull drivers over for minor infractions

Philadelphia traffic stops

Judge orders for removal of box around Christopher Columbus statue

Columbus Statue

Are you a toll scofflaw in Delaware? Drivers have chance to repay their debts at a discount

Pennsylvania, New Jersey teaming up to address gun violence

Gun data sharing

Here are the road closures, travel restrictions for this weekend's Broad Street Run

Broad Street Run Closures

New Jersey hopes to attract needed Election Day poll workers by offering to pay them more

NJ election workers pay

Philly pushes back COVID-19 vaccination deadline for colleges, health care systems

Philly COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Pa. House advances bill to make more COVID-19 data publicly available

PA COVID-19 Data

16,000 incomplete ballots mailed to Montgomery County residents

Applications being accepted for Philadelphia's new police oversight commission

Philly police oversight commission

Philly rec centers, playgrounds may get better security cameras in response to gun violence

Philly playgrounds shootings

Philly may make the outdoor dining setups prompted by COVID-19 permanent fixtures

Outdoor Dining Philly Legislation

New laws aim to boost racial diversity among New Jersey police departments

New Jersey Police diversity

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana use

Marijuana legalization bill

N.J. offers $500 return-to-work incentives to combat labor shortage facing small businesses

Philadelphia to consider ranked-choice voting in city elections

City Council Voting

Philly receives $42 million from White House initiative to combat homelessness

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N.J. expands COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates to day care centers

Thousands of Philadelphia airport workers to receive pay bump

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