
Politics & Policy
How Philly’s City Council election works, and who’s running
There are nine candidates for seven at-large seats, and you get to vote for five.
2 years ago
RFK Jr. announces his presidential candidacy as an independent in Philly
He is abandoning his Democratic primary bid after accusing the DNC of “rigging” the party’s primary against him and threatening that he might need to consider alternatives.
2 years ago
New Jersey’s attorney general said law enforcement will be increasing patrols in “sensitive areas” out of an “abundance of caution.”
2 years ago
Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages
More than two days after Hamas launched its surprise attack from Gaza, the military said Monday that the fighting within Israel had largely died down for now.
2 years ago
What to know on the sixth day of the war between Israel and Hamas
Palestinians say civilians are paying the price in strikes on Gaza, a small coastal strip of land packed with 2.3 million residents.
2 years ago
Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack
The declaration on Sunday portended greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 900 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.
2 years ago
Bishop Beaman is currently serving his church in Africa but said “God would help me to compartmentalize my life” to fulfill his new role in the administration.
2 years ago
The state House has sent the upper chamber a bill to change the date of the 2024 presidential primary to April 2. It’s unclear how the state Senate will respond.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro crosses partisan school choice divide
Gov. Josh Shapiro's support has raised Pennsylvania’s profile in the national voucher debate and given advocates optimism that the program will eventually become law.
2 years ago
Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle
The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time.
2 years ago
Pa. House, in contentious session, moves state budget forward
The bills now head to the state Senate, which returns Oct. 16.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of Turnpike toll scofflaws
The bill would would allot the money as long as it was not first subject to other claims such as unpaid state taxes, child support, or court-ordered restitution for crimes.
2 years ago
Automatic voter registration in Pa. draws GOP lawsuit threats, but little action
Republicans are threatening to sue Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over automatic voter registration, but the admin appears to be on solid legal ground.
2 years ago
Delaware Gov. Carney says he’s ‘seriously considering’ running for mayor of Wilmington
The pervasive rumor in recent weeks has been that Mayor Mike Purzycki would not seek re-election. That became official Wednesday.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Pennsylvania House proposes April 2 for presidential primary, 2 weeks later than Senate wants
The bill passed narrowly, 13-12, and goes to the full House for a floor vote.
2 years ago