The Conviction Integrity Unit has been a cornerstone of Krasner’s tenure. It has garnered national media attention in places like the Washington Post and the New York Times.
By Todd Shepherd
Complicated Pa. ballot language a form of ‘disenfranchisement’
A Northern Kentucky University professor specializing in ballot questions says: “That [ballot question] has a reading grade of 37, which means that it’s really complicated…with a 37, we’re talking more than a college degree to understand the question.”
By Todd Shepherd
Teachers’ unions influenced Wolf admin guidance that prolonged school closures
After Gov. Wolf’s chiefs of staff met twice with several Pa. teacher’s unions, the administration issued guidance for reopening schools that caused districts across the state to abandon plans for full, in-person education.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania small businesses’ need for workers “a huge issue,” industry representative says
Small businesses across Pennsylvania are grappling with a worker shortage, an industry representative said recently, leading to exacerbated financial challenges for owners trying to regain a solid footing more than a year after COVID-19’s onset.
By Dave Fidlin
Penn students claim hunting and shooting club discriminated against by the university
The student’s application for club recognition lingered for months allegedly because of COVID concerns, but the university went ahead and approved recognition for a new surfing club.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
Pennsylvania will lift its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 31, state officials announced Tuesday.
By Christen Smith
DelVal police departments struggle to find recruits amid debate over reform
Amid the national debate over the deadly use of force and growing calls for police reform, police departments are struggling to attract and retain law enforcement members. That includes the Delaware Valley.
By Blake Barstar
Delaware River fracking lawsuit splits Bucks County
A 2010 moratorium on fracking in the Delaware River Basin was made permanent in February, resulting in a lawsuit filed by local counties and Republican lawmakers. The suit has split locals who want energy jobs and those who worry about potential environmental concerns.
By Ezra Solway
Philly DA race tightens, according to poll from PAC allied against Krasner
With about 20 percent of respondents undecided, the race for Philly DA will apparently be close. The primary concern among a plurality of voters is crime and public safety.
By Todd Shepherd
Philadelphia union sued for planned strike
A Philadelphia union faces legal action after a New Jersey-based food distributor claims an impending strike violates its collective bargaining agreement.
By Christen Smith