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Left to right, headshots of Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, Eric Roe, and Dave Sommers.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Chester County GOP tests Democrats’ first-ever majority on Board of Commissioners

The four candidates honed in on housing affordability, land preservation, government spending, and public safety as the big ticket issues.

2 years ago

Listen 1:57
New Jersey voter casts ballot
Politics & Policy

Abortion, parental rights, and offshore wind are big issues in the New Jersey election this year

Although experts predict a low turnout at the polls, New Jersey candidates and voters are focused on several key issues this November.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
Philadelphia's skyline
Politics & Policy

Philly’s next mayor will oversee preparations for the pivotal year 2026

The major events landing in Philly in 2026 could be transformative. It all happens on the next mayor’s watch.

2 years ago

Listen 3:07
an empty lot filled with grass
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Sometimes you just get tired’: City releases RFP to redevelop troubled Logan Triangle

A developer walked away from the project after spending nearly a decade trying to breathe new life into the site.

2 years ago

Many SEPTA riders said they’d continue to wear a mask without a mandate in place in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
6abc

SEPTA to stop accepting tokens for payment on January 1, 2024

The sale of tokens ended in 2018, however, SEPTA has continued to accept tokens on buses and trolleys, and via fare kiosks at stations and bus loops.

2 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Money

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

Since launching the most aggressive series of rate hikes in four decades in March 2022 to fight inflation, it has pulled back and has now raised rates only once since May.

2 years ago

Ben Nachum posing for a photo in front of his pharmacy.
Community

This North Philly street has more than 50 small businesses, but zero banks in sight

For some small business owners in Philadelphia, public safety issues have changed the commercial corridor in the worst way.

2 years ago

Listen 2:10
Illustration of a person approaching a polling place
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania’s voting law is filled with obsolete provisions, troublesome conflicts

Pennsylvania’s voting law has not had a comprehensive overhaul since 1937. That’s had consequences for election officials.

2 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

Philly prison break review finds major security problems led to May escape

District Attorney Larry Krasner presented part of his extensive review into what led to the escape. He would not make it totally public due to security issues.

2 years ago

Smokestack at a power plant.
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI

Commonwealth Court said the Department of Environmental Protection did not have the constitutional authority to collect revenue from the program.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking to a group of reporters outside
Politics & Policy

Cherelle Parker hopes to join growing class of Black women elected to higher office

Black women have been advancing to higher political offices in record numbers over the last decade.

2 years ago

Land-based wind turbines turn in Atlantic City
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy slams Orsted for ditching offshore wind, company says it was just business

The Danish company says inflation, supply chain issues, and rising interest rates gave them no choice but to pull out of Ocean Wind 1 and 2.

2 years ago

Dance troupe members rehearse onstage.
Arts & Entertainment

On the Day of the Dead, Philly’s oldest Aztec dance troupe turns 20

On the Day of the Dead, Brujo de la Mancha celebrates two decades of advocating for and celebrating his Indigenous culture.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, Tom DiBello, and Liz Ferry.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: All 3 Montco Board of Commissioners seats are up for election

Candidates identify voting rights, housing affordability, government spending, and public safety as some of the main issues they want to address if elected.

2 years ago

Listen 1:57
Gardeners and advocates sit in chairs at a community garden.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’re here to start a conversation’: Philly gardeners talk land security with Cherelle Parker ahead of election

The group of gardeners and advocates hopes to hold a similar conversation with Republican mayoral candidate David Oh.

2 years ago

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