Categories: PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo generated controversy last week, when he released a draft report from his Commission on Unalienable Rights at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.Pompeo told approximately 100 invited guests, who wore masks and sat 6 feet apart, that Philadelphia was “intentionally chosen,” presumably because of its association with the Declaration of Independence, but the event violated the city’s ban on indoor gatherings of more than 25 people.The decision to hold an in-person event was just one point of...…Categories: PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo generated controversy last week, when he released a draft report from his Commission on Unalienable Rights at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.Pompeo told approximately 100 invited guests, who wore masks and sat 6 feet apart, that Philadelphia was “intentionally chosen,” presumably because of its association with the Declaration of Independence, but the event violated the city’s ban on indoor gatherings of more than 25 people.The decision to hold an in-person event was just one point of...WW…

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Pennsylvanians who’ve lost income because of the COVID-19 response can apply now for rental assistance. Philadelphians are eligible even if they applied for a similar program in May. The first round of rental assistance, in May, drew 13,000 people to apply. There was enough money for only 4,000, so applications were picked at random.Tenants first. Then their landlord has to agree to the terms, which include no attempt at eviction for 60 days after the payments and no fees or charges above the payment, which tops out at $750 per month."When tenants...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Pennsylvanians who’ve lost income because of the COVID-19 response can apply now for rental assistance. Philadelphians are eligible even if they applied for a similar program in May. The first round of rental assistance, in May, drew 13,000 people to apply. There was enough money for only 4,000, so applications were picked at random.Tenants first. Then their landlord has to agree to the terms, which include no attempt at eviction for 60 days after the payments and no fees or charges above the payment, which tops out at $750 per month."When tenants...WW…

“We’re developing a plan now on the early action items we can accomplish while having dialogue with them on the longer-term resolution,” Kenney said. In the meantime, he said, the city continues efforts to get homeless residents of the camp into shelter.“We’ve placed about 40 people so far in a safer environment than, you know, being in a tent in the heat on the Parkway. Anyone who wants our help, we’re there to help,” Kenney added. The mayor said he recognizes the inconvenience to residents of Fairmount as the encampment on a youth athletic field has grown and said the city is...…“We’re developing a plan now on the early action items we can accomplish while having dialogue with them on the longer-term resolution,” Kenney said. In the meantime, he said, the city continues efforts to get homeless residents of the camp into shelter.“We’ve placed about 40 people so far in a safer environment than, you know, being in a tent in the heat on the Parkway. Anyone who wants our help, we’re there to help,” Kenney added. The mayor said he recognizes the inconvenience to residents of Fairmount as the encampment on a youth athletic field has grown and said the city is...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former Gov. Ed Rendell has been advocating for infrastructure investment for years as co-chair of the bipartisan group . He said the plan the president put forth on Wednesday is reasonable, given the timeframe he laid out.“People get scared by that $1.4 trillion price tag, but it’s over eight years,” he said. “I think it’s the right size. We can do this. It will give us some first-class infrastructure again, and the greatest country in the world should have a great infrastructure.”Rendell said the corporate tax increase that will pay for the bill restores only...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former Gov. Ed Rendell has been advocating for infrastructure investment for years as co-chair of the bipartisan group . He said the plan the president put forth on Wednesday is reasonable, given the timeframe he laid out.“People get scared by that $1.4 trillion price tag, but it’s over eight years,” he said. “I think it’s the right size. We can do this. It will give us some first-class infrastructure again, and the greatest country in the world should have a great infrastructure.”Rendell said the corporate tax increase that will pay for the bill restores only...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s premier rowing regattas will return to the Schuylkill River in May. They are the first special events to be permitted since the onset of COVID-19 more than a year ago.Philadelphia's Department of Parks and Recreation has given permission for the Dad Vail and Stotesbury regattas to return. Their applications gained approval just two weeks after the city reopened the permitting process.SCOOP: Dad Vail and Stotesbury will return to the Schuylkill River in May-- 1st special events has permitted since the onset of — Pat Loeb (@PatLoeb)The events will...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s premier rowing regattas will return to the Schuylkill River in May. They are the first special events to be permitted since the onset of COVID-19 more than a year ago.Philadelphia's Department of Parks and Recreation has given permission for the Dad Vail and Stotesbury regattas to return. Their applications gained approval just two weeks after the city reopened the permitting process.SCOOP: Dad Vail and Stotesbury will return to the Schuylkill River in May-- 1st special events has permitted since the onset of — Pat Loeb (@PatLoeb)The events will...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In a highly unusual move, the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee executive board has decided not to endorse incumbent Larry Krasner for district attorney in the upcoming primary.The only citywide election in the last 45 years when the committee didn’t endorse the incumbent was the last sheriff’s race, when incumbent Jewell Williams was the target of multiple sexual harassment lawsuits.Krasner is facing no such scandal, but party officials privy to the executive board’s discussions say many ward leaders strongly opposed an endorsement and said they would...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In a highly unusual move, the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee executive board has decided not to endorse incumbent Larry Krasner for district attorney in the upcoming primary.The only citywide election in the last 45 years when the committee didn’t endorse the incumbent was the last sheriff’s race, when incumbent Jewell Williams was the target of multiple sexual harassment lawsuits.Krasner is facing no such scandal, but party officials privy to the executive board’s discussions say many ward leaders strongly opposed an endorsement and said they would...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — One year after Philadelphia shut down for COVID-19, city officials and business leaders are beginning to plan for a full reopening.Philadelphia officials joined business leaders on Wednesday to unveil a yearlong campaign, called , which they hope will encourage workers and visitors to come back to the city.It’s been a tough year, but Mayor Jim Kenney said things have started to feel different over the last few weeks.“We’ve dramatically ramped up our vaccination program, our kids are heading back to the classroom and we are gradually easing restrictions,” he...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — One year after Philadelphia shut down for COVID-19, city officials and business leaders are beginning to plan for a full reopening.Philadelphia officials joined business leaders on Wednesday to unveil a yearlong campaign, called , which they hope will encourage workers and visitors to come back to the city.It’s been a tough year, but Mayor Jim Kenney said things have started to feel different over the last few weeks.“We’ve dramatically ramped up our vaccination program, our kids are heading back to the classroom and we are gradually easing restrictions,” he...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s bid to host games in the took another step forward on Tuesday. Officials from FIFA had an online meeting with the city's bid committee, one of a series soccer's governing body is holding with each of the 17 finalist cities as part of the selection process.Bid committee chairman David Cohen says this one was about technical issues at the "match play venue" — in this case, Lincoln Financial Field: sight lines, turf, those sorts of concerns."I think one of the strengths of our bid is Lincoln Financial Field," Cohen said."Every question a FIFA...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s bid to host games in the took another step forward on Tuesday. Officials from FIFA had an online meeting with the city's bid committee, one of a series soccer's governing body is holding with each of the 17 finalist cities as part of the selection process.Bid committee chairman David Cohen says this one was about technical issues at the "match play venue" — in this case, Lincoln Financial Field: sight lines, turf, those sorts of concerns."I think one of the strengths of our bid is Lincoln Financial Field," Cohen said."Every question a FIFA...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — At an online town hall with City Council on Thursday, Philadelphia 911 dispatchers complained about the high toll that COVID-19 is taking on them.State law requires 43 dispatchers to be on duty at all times, which makes it difficult to practice social distancing, according to their union’s business agent, Darnell Davis. He said requests for other protective measures, such as Plexiglas dividers, have gone unheeded.“As of today, they have five Plexiglas dividers to separate 43 people,” he said. “The rest of the things they’re separating them with is cardboard...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — At an online town hall with City Council on Thursday, Philadelphia 911 dispatchers complained about the high toll that COVID-19 is taking on them.State law requires 43 dispatchers to be on duty at all times, which makes it difficult to practice social distancing, according to their union’s business agent, Darnell Davis. He said requests for other protective measures, such as Plexiglas dividers, have gone unheeded.“As of today, they have five Plexiglas dividers to separate 43 people,” he said. “The rest of the things they’re separating them with is cardboard...WW…