PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON

May 15 2026POLITICS

Can business leaders really run the government like a company?

Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le

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May 13 2026CRIME

How DC police reports might have changed real cases

Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

How Philadelphia can make fairer school decisions

Philadelphia is dealing with big choices about schools—some might close while others may need renewal. These aren’t just numbers on a page; buildings left empty and fewer students mean tough times for neighborhoods. But when schools shut down or charters lose approval, whole families feel it. Parent

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

A Big Boost for DC’s Cycling Scene

Washington, DC is getting a major cycling upgrade. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic just teamed up with the group that runs the famous Tour de France. That’s like getting the NFL to play in a new country or Formula One to race in the U. S. It’s a big deal for local sports. This race has been

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Political Glam Night in Washington

Washington hosted its annual journalists’ dinner on Saturday, drawing a mix of reporters and top officials. The evening felt like a fashion showcase, with guests showing off sharp outfits rather than just political speeches. Karoline Leavitt stunned in a shiny black dress, her growing baby bump c

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Nation Reads the Bible Cover to Cover for 250th Anniversary

Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Regulation Gets Closer: What’s Still Left to Figure Out

Washington is putting the final touches on a bill that could shake up how the U. S. treats cryptocurrencies. The proposed rules aim to clear up who’s in charge—whether it’s the SEC or the CFTC—for different types of digital assets like tokens and stablecoins. For years, the crypto world has operated

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Small‑Biz Tax Storm: Philly’s New Burden

Philadelphia has pushed a new Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) onto small owners, even those with sales under $100, 000. The city will charge $1. 41 per thousand dollars in sales and $57. 10 per thousand in profits, a change that was previously exempt for many sole proprietors. About 75, 000

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Gas Tax Pause? A Short‑Term Fix, Long‑Term Cost

Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt

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Mar 30 2026EDUCATION

Philadelphia’s arts scene after a major university leaves

Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw

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