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Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

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

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Business
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Taxes

Gov. 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

Philly mayoral candidates stand at podiums onstage.
Elections
Philadelphia
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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

Councilmember Kendra Brooks speaks in support of raising the minimum wage. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Economy
Employment
Philadelphia
Protests

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

Campaign signs for Heather Boyd and Katie Ford are seen, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Aldan, Pa. The two are running in a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs that will determine whether Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will maintain control of the chamber or if Republicans will reclaim the majority control they held for 12 years until this January
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signs an Executive Order creating the position of transition director ahead of the 2023 Primary Elections for city mayor
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

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

A voter enters the J.C. Stuart Elementary School in Willingboro, N.J., to vote in the primary election. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

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

a 2020 census envelope
Government Accountability
Immigration
Social Justice

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

Robin Aluko and Jeffrey Young
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

A write-in candidate is trying to disrupt North Philly’s District 5 election, where one name is on the ballot to succeed Darrell Clarke

Write-in campaigns are rarely successful, and Jeffrey Young says he isn’t worried.

3 years ago

mail ballots
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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

South Philly restaurant Juana Tamale was penalized by the city for its sign that is 8 inches larger than what officials said was allowed under zoning law.
(Kristen Mosbrucker/ WHYY News)
Crime
Elections
Philadelphia

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

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Biden shakes Mitch McConnell's hand.
NPR
Government
National
Politics

Biden 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

A mail ballot drop box is visible in front of the Eastern State Penitentiary.
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

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

15th and Erie streets in Philadelphia
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Should Philly install a new cabinet-level public safety director? This ballot question survived a mayoral veto

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

Police officers watch as protesters gather in the Broadway-Lafayette subway station to protest the death of Jordan Neely, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in New York. Four people were arrested, police said. Neely, a man who was suffering an apparent mental health episode aboard a New York City subway, died this week after being placed in a headlock by a fellow rider on Monday, May 1, according to police officials and video of the encounter. 
(AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
NPR
Homelessness
Protests

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.

3 years ago

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