
Politics & Policy
Sen. Casey says he would support federal abortion rights bill
Casey, one of the last lawmakers on Capitol Hill calling himself a “pro-life Democrat,” says he would support a bill to write the rights into federal law.
3 years ago
GOP fears far-right candidate will be Pa. governor nominee
Doug Mastriano, a state senator since 2019, has run to the right of the nine-person Republican field and against the party’s establishment.
3 years ago
Bob Casey changes stance, says he will support a federal law to preserve abortion rights
The U.S. senator for Pa., who has previously called himself “pro-life,” said he does not support a categorical ban on abortion.
3 years ago
Redistricting forces a contentious Democratic primary in Northwest Philly
Consensus-builder vs. status-quo-disruptor: two Democratic incumbents face off in a Northwest Philly primary for the Pa. House.
3 years ago
Listen 3:17Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2022 primary election in Philadelphia
Your cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
3 years ago
Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
The program announced Monday could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service.
3 years ago
Sen. Anthony Williams, 23-year incumbent, has his first real challenger. He says it’s ‘insulting’
Progressive Paul Prescod is running to unseat longtime Sen. Anthony Williams. Williams says Prescod is “from a band of socialist Democrats.”
3 years ago
Listen 5:07G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
Leaders from the G7 developed democracies have pledged to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
3 years ago
Ukraine: Women, kids, older adults evacuated from steel mill
Iryna Veheshchuk says that “This part of the Mariupol humanitarian operation has been completed.” She did not elaborate.
3 years ago
Jill Biden hears heartbreak of Ukrainian moms now in Romania
The American first lady praised the Romanian government and relief organizations for the range of humanitarian aid they are providing to refugees.
3 years ago
After scathing report on Philly’s child welfare system, DHS head describes efforts to improve
Friday’s hearing came weeks after a City Council committee report accused Philly’s child welfare system of separating families without cause.
3 years ago
Oz’s ties to Turkey attacked in Pennsylvania’s Senate race
The criticism of Oz and his ties to Turkey has mushroomed in the weeks after Oz won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.
3 years ago
Jill Biden brings thanks, ketchup to U.S. troops in Romania
Biden on Friday opened a four-day trip to Europe to learn about the refugee crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Late-night Delaware legislative tradition could soon be a thing of the past
Lawmakers will consider a constitutional amendment to end the need to continue working after midnight on the final day of the legislative session.
3 years ago