
Politics & Policy
Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.
1 week ago
Listen 3:44Republican and Democratic lawmakers debate SEPTA funding
The fight over funding public transit has revealed an even bigger rift in Pennsylvania. There is a growing and often tense divide between urban and rural parts of the state.
Air Date: August 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:02Chester County lawmaker eyes plan to protect Philly-area tax revenue — and SEPTA
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is circulating a plan to divide up state tax revenue into three regions to sidestep future funding disputes.
1 week ago
Listen 0:48Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t give him that power
The president pledged on his social media site that he would do away with mail voting and voting machines. The same post also pushed falsehoods about voting.
1 week ago
State treasurer Stacy Garrity launches bid for governor, strikes at Gov. Shapiro in launch video
Garrity appears to be positioning herself as the obvious Republican candidate as she attempts to straddle the line between MAGA and mainstream.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable
Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.
Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Events throughout the city will honor the “unsung heroes” who help elections run smoothly and recruit more young people to work the polls.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:55New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
2 weeks ago
Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers
The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:41Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police
State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:53Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies
Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.
2 weeks ago
Bucks County Democrats, elected officials urge state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline
Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.
2 weeks ago
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