Politics & Policy
Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates
All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.
3 years ago
Listen 1:43Gov. Shapiro touts corporate tax cuts to Philly business chamber, promises investment in education
Dozens of business leaders gathered to hear about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans for the statewide economy and his vision to collaborate with the next leader of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say
Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
3 years ago
Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases
The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs
At stake in the Delaware County special election is whether Gov. Shapiro will have at least one chamber to aid his agenda going into the final month of budget negotiations.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Write-in campaigns are rarely successful, and Jeffrey Young says he isn’t worried.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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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