Allison Steele
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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‘I have to be me’: Camden’s police chief, a native son, marks first year on the job
Unlike his predecessors, Chief Gabriel Rodriguez is from Camden. He hopes that will help him recruit more locals to the force. → Read More
‘All votes have been counted’: Steve Sweeney concedes loss in New Jersey Senate race
The longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history, Sweeney lost reelection to a political newcomer with a shoestring campaign. → Read More
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign says his GOP challenger should concede: ‘The race is over’
Murphy’s campaign says any comeback from GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli is mathematically impossible. → Read More
Steve Sweeney was knocked down by a political ‘tsunami.’ What does it mean for South Jersey?
The longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history and the second-most powerful elected official in New Jersey, Sweeney was defeated by a political newcomer who ran a shoestring campaign. → Read More
New Jersey’s governor race was declared over, but Republican Jack Ciattarelli has not conceded
Gov. Murphy was reelected by a margin that was narrower than many expected. → Read More
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly survives Republican challenge for second term
The Associated Press declared Murphy the winnner a day after polls closed. → Read More
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy were locked in a tight race
From the start, the math was against Ciattarelli: Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by a million and he faced an uphill battle just making his name known to voters. → Read More
New Jersey hasn’t reelected a Democratic governor in 44 years. Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll break the curse.
Gov. Phil Murphy's reelection would alter a historic pattern of voting out Democrats. → Read More
The box covering the Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza can come down immediately, judge says
“I have a crew on standby,” attorney George Bochetto said, adding they could remove the box, “if not tonight, first thing tomorrow morning.” → Read More
‘South Jersey will be transformed’: Fossil museum coming to Gloucester County in 2023
Rowan University's Jean & Ric Edelman museum will feature interactive exhibits, local bones and more. → Read More
Abortion, women and white privilege: New Jersey’s Lt. Gov. debate covered plenty of ground
The faceoff between New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen -- their only debate before the election -- was much more civil than last week's gubernatorial debate. → Read More
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still ahead, Jack Ciattarelli gaining support in new poll
While more voters still trust Murphy to handle the pandemic, Ciattarelli has picked up support from voters concerned with taxes. → Read More
New Jersey will require all childcare workers to be vaccinated
”That brings us no joy, trust me, but it’s the right thing to do,” Murphy said, speaking at his regular news briefing in Trenton. → Read More
Summer at the Jersey Shore was closer to ‘normal’ this year, but pandemic anxiety is back
In Sea Isle City, a beautiful Labor Day brought visitors to enjoy one last day of summer. → Read More
4 things to watch as the New Jersey governor’s race enters the homestretch
Gov. Phil Murphy Murphy is maintaining a double-digit lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in public polls. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
How officials in Philly are cleaning up after Ida, from the Vine Street Expressway to Manayunk
PennDOT crews are pumping water from the Vine Street Expressway, which effectively transformed into a canal this week after the Schuylkill River overflowed. → Read More
New Jersey could reopen ‘megasites’ to administer COVID-19 booster shots
“There is no doubt that the vaccines are helping prevent infection,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. → Read More
Vaccines required for all N.J. teachers, Gov. Murphy says
“We’re not going to sacrifice the health of our kids and staff,” Gov. Murphy said. → Read More
‘Magic seats’ create new Philly judges who don’t even have to campaign. Here’s how it works.
Magic seats happen when incumbent judges up for a retention vote withdraw from the general election ballot. → Read More
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has a 16-point lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a new poll
Murphy is leading Ciattarelli by double digits in both the northern and central parts of the state, while Ciattarelli is slightly ahead in South Jersey. → Read More