Politics & Policy
Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine
An American journalist was killed and another wounded when their car was fired upon at a Russian checkpoint Sunday, according to police.
2 years ago
Mariner East pipeline motivates activist’s Green Party run for Pa. governor
Christina Digiulio, a pipeline opponent from Upper Uwchlan, said she wants to give voice to people affected by industrial pollution.
2 years ago
Concern grows over traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees
As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders, concerns grow over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers.
2 years ago
Justice Department ends limiting compassionate release in plea deals after NPR story
The department is directing prosecutors to stop limiting peoples' rights to seek compassionate release from prison in plea deals, a practice that advocates called cruel.
2 years ago
English Premier League disqualifies Abramovich from running Chelsea
The Premier League has disqualified Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea after the club owner was sanctioned by the British government over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
2 years ago
Russia strikes near Ukrainian capital; port city under siege
Russian forces are pounding the port city of Mariupol, shelling its downtown as residents hide.
2 years ago
New Jersey set to receive $641 million opioid settlement from J&J and others
The settlement stems from a 2018 lawsuit over deceptive marketing of an opioid product. The money will be split between state, county, and local governments.
2 years ago
Russia plans to limit Instagram and label Meta an extremist group
The move came after the tech giant said it would permit some calls for violence against "Russian invaders."
2 years ago
PUC approves PECO natural gas project for neighborhood business area of Marple Twp.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission granted PECO special exceptions to the neighborhood zoning code, clearing the way for construction.
2 years ago
Recreational marijuana bill defeated in Delaware House
Another year, another defeat for recreational marijuana. House lawmakers were unable to get the needed votes to advance the legalization measure.
2 years ago
Biden moves to revoke Russia’s trade relations status amid war in Ukraine
The economic restriction, one of several announced in recent weeks, is meant to punish Vladimir Putin and further hobble Russia's finances as it invades Ukraine.
2 years ago
Putin’s propaganda and the war on information
Disinformation scholar Peter Pomerantsev on Putin’s obsession with Ukraine and the propaganda he has used to hoodwink the Russian people and justify his war.
Air Date: March 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philadelphia Parking Authority head forced out, ‘lost the confidence’ of PPA board
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has decided to change the leadership of the agency that oversees parking and taxi services in the city.
2 years ago
1 in 5 local election officials say they’re likely to quit before 2024
A new survey raises alarms from election administrators facing constant threats. Attacks by politicians on the voting system are top forces pushing them out of their jobs.
2 years ago
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization is added to a $1.5 trillion spending bill
A reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law is included in an annual federal spending package moving through Congress.
2 years ago