Politics & Policy

Shawn McCarthy attends Kensington High School, and has first-hand experience with some of the big issues the next mayor will have to tackle.

Incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland’s campaign has received a substantial financial boost from the manager of a charter school — as well as Philly’s top Democrat.

We talked to former administration officials and took a spin through Philly’s Home Rule Charter. Here’s what we found.

Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.

The city allocated $13.5 million to gun violence prevention nonprofits in 2022, and now they’re evaluating its impact. The second round of the program is already underway.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.

Check the list to make sure there isn’t a problem with your ballot. If there is, you have a chance to fix it and make sure your vote counts.

From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.

Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.

All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.

Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.

One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.