Politics & Policy
Civic engagement, young voters, and teaching the next generation of Philadelphia’s leaders
Ahead of the primary, youth engagement has taken many forms, even including those not yet old enough to cast a ballot.
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Listen 1:39‘Your vote matters’: Philly officials talk election security, cured ballots ahead of Election Day
Election officials shared how voters can resolve ballot errors, and what to expect with a new tablet sign-in.
3 years ago
Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman’s staffers; suspect in custody
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said the man entered his district office Monday morning and asked for him before “committing an act of violence” against two staff members.
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Biden is just ‘pop’ at granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
Joe Biden took a break from being president on Monday to focus on just being “pop” at his granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Student journalist: Covering the mayoral race made me ‘hopeful’ for Philly’s future
Shawn McCarthy attends Kensington High School, and has first-hand experience with some of the big issues the next mayor will have to tackle.
3 years ago
Big money is flowing in Chester’s tight mayoral race
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.
3 years ago
What does the mayor actually do? The job of Philadelphia’s top official, explained
We talked to former administration officials and took a spin through Philly’s Home Rule Charter. Here’s what we found.
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Pa. primary election 2023: When to expect results, how vote counting will work, and more
Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.
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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.
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Listen 4:51Helen Gym rallies with Bernie and AOC as Philadelphia’s primary nears
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.
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Listen 1:21Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron.
3 years ago
Biden, congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit
Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.
3 years ago
Cure your ballot: 1,400 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Senator Cassidy offers social security depletion solution. Will it see action?
Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.
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