Politics & Policy
Kenney gives ‘non-endorsement’ nod to Parker as he outlines transition plans for next Philly mayor
Kenney said he voted for, but isn’t endorsing Cherelle Parker, as he unveiled plans to help Philly’s next mayor be ready for success.
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What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2023 primary election
New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 6. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens
During the 2020 census, the Trump administration tried but failed to prevent people in the country illegally from being tallied.
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Write-in campaigns are rarely successful, and Jeffrey Young says he isn’t worried.
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Mail voting is most common in Philly neighborhoods that have high turnout overall
Philly voters have already returned 30,000 mail ballots for the May 16 primary.
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3 things Philly small business owners say they want the next mayor to tackle
From South Philly to West Oak Lane, small business owners are concerned that if the next mayor can’t tackle crime, red tape and tax reform they won’t be able to grow.
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Listen 1:46Biden and McConnell have a debt limit past. Can they deliver another late-inning save?
On Tuesday, President Biden will commence a round of talks with the top leaders of the two parties in the two chambers of Congress.
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Map: Where to drop off your mail ballot for Philly’s 2023 primary election
All mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16.
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One of four questions on the May 16 primary ballot in Philadelphia would change city charter to create a new Office of the Chief Public Safety Director.
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After Jordan Neely’s death, homeless advocates blame NYC’s ‘dehumanizing’ policies
Advocates for the homeless are calling for accountability in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who died this week on a New York City subway train.
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Philadelphia mayoral race hones in on crime policies
Candidates are advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric.
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Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2023 primary election in Philly
Your cheat sheet for Election Day.
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What would Philadelphia’s immigrant communities like to see from the next mayor?
Expanding language access resources, strengthening protective policies, and investing in small businesses are among the priorities.
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Listen 1:26Proposal to update ailing Pa. rent, property tax rebate program would reverse decade of decline
The number of rebates paid out has declined every year since 2009, according to the state Department of Revenue, a drop of almost 27%.
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N.J. GOP seeks wind projects halt to see if whales benefit
Four state senators hosted a online hearing about offshore wind energy generation and whale deaths on Wednesday.
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