Politics & Policy
Philadelphia voting commission shakeup creates bad optics during big election year
After a change in leadership and staff duties, the Philadelphia Board of City Commissioners’ meetings have been marked by frequent public spats.
2 years ago
A radical Mideast proposal: What if the U.S. recognized a Palestinian state now?
139 nations already recognize a Palestinian state. At the United Nations, the Palestinians have something called "nonmember observer status."
2 years ago
NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies
The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America."
2 years ago
Conservatives are warning about noncitizens voting. It’s a myth with a long history
The narratives are being pushed by prominent right-wing figures including Cleta Mitchell, a former adviser to Donald Trump, along with Trump himself.
2 years ago
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
Lawmakers are acting on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a U.S. national security threat.
2 years ago
Trump and Biden clinch 2024 presidential nominations
The general election rematch is now official as both men have secured the required delegates to be their respective party's nominee.
2 years ago
What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2024 primary election
New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
2 years ago
Delaware weed stores will have the chance to offer ‘deli-style’ sales
The state’s proposed regulations only allow for pre-packaged buds, but the marijuana commissioner says dispensaries can seek a variance.
2 years ago
Listen 2:02New Jersey lawmakers fast track bill that could restrict records access under open records law
The bill prohibits the disclosure of any records to data brokers, or commercial interests that collect and sell information provided by government agencies.
2 years ago
Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the primary candidates for auditor general
The auditor general monitors how public dollars are spent, to catch fraud and graft if they occur.
2 years ago
Special counsel Hur is testifying on Capitol Hill in Biden classified documents probe
Special counsel Robert Hur is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents.
2 years ago
U.S. Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge will step down this month
Fudge, 71, is one of the few cabinet members to leave the Biden administration so far, and will return home to Ohio.
2 years ago
‘Those bathrooms are going to get better at the airport’: Parker pledges improvements
Does Mayor Parker have a secret project to build Philly the cleanest, greenest, big-city airport bathrooms in the country?
2 years ago
Bidens return to Pa., visit private family home in Philly suburb before campaign speech
Biden later spoke to a packed house at Strath Haven Middle School in Delaware County where the president took the campaign stage.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Philly City Council passes law to help student athletes navigate financial deals
The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.
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