
Politics & Policy
U.S. military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks
The move comes more than a month after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the military would permanently shut down the tanks and remove all of their fuel.
3 years ago
More cash to pay for elections? The mayor’s office doesn’t trust the math
The explosive increase in mail balloting and new voting machines have the officials running Philly elections and the mayor’s office at odds over funding.
3 years ago
Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence
A special assistant in the Trump White House, told the committee “there were concerns brought forward” to Meadows before the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
3 years ago
New group to monitor Philly police following car stop reforms
The Driving Equality Accountability Group will keep a close eye on how regulations limiting Philly police car stops for minor infractions are being implemented.
3 years ago
Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
3 years ago
Officials unveil ambitious plan to stem gun violence in Philadelphia, but funding is elusive
Congressman Dwight Evans announced an ambitious, $51 billion plan to tackle the nation’s gun violence epidemic at its roots.
3 years ago
Kenyatta Johnson back in City Council after mistrial in his bribery case
After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.
3 years ago
This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda
Biden's most sweeping proposals remain stalled on Capitol Hill despite renewed warnings from scientists that the world is hurtling toward a dangerous future.
3 years ago
Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
The new package builds on roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance that Biden had previously approved for Ukraine.
3 years ago
Russia and Ukraine battle for Donbas
Russia says it's entering a new phase of war, focused on capturing Ukraine's Donbas. We look at the military forces, strategies, tactics, weapons and where the war is headed.
Air Date: April 21, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Could Pa. finally extend OSHA protections to public school teachers and trash collectors?
For years, Pa. lawmakers have tried and failed to extend the safety protections to state and city workers. A state-backed study could chart a path.
3 years ago
Michigan lawmaker’s forceful speech rebuts ‘grooming’ attack
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's remarks went viral after Republican Sen. Lana Theis attacked her in a fundraising email.
3 years ago
Pa. First Lady Frances Wolf, educators, discuss proposal for increased funding for Pre-K
Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf moderated a virtual panel discussion with early childhood educators on Wednesday to discuss Gov. Tom ...
3 years ago
Delaware state senator reinstated to legislative committees months after acquittal
State Sen. Darius Brown has been reinstated to two legislative committees after being acquitted of assault.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy defends N.J. LGBTQ curriculum amid backlash
Murphy lauded the curriculum but said he had some concerns as well.
3 years ago
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