Politics & Policy
GOP goes to court again over Pennsylvania mail ballots
Throwing out undated ballots would theoretically ensure that more Democratic ballots are tossed out, helping Republican candidates.
3 years ago
Impact of inflation starting to show in Philly revenue report
Economic signs show the start of inflation’s impact on city revenue sources, including sales tax and beverage tax.
3 years ago
Chester County police find more than 100 stolen political signs in dumpster
"I had four signs up on my property here," said Arlene Talley, who says she's been a victim twice.
3 years ago
You can now apply for Biden’s student loan relief plan. Here’s how
The administration published a beta version of the application last week. Since its launch on Friday, more than 8 million borrowers have already applied for debt relief.
3 years ago
Fetterman receives more, smaller donations. Oz supported by personal loans and outside spending
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman continues to raise and spend substantially more money than his Republican counterpart, Mehmet Oz.
3 years ago
Faith-based groups hitting the road to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote
The three-week effort aims to encourage people to vote throughout Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
The ballot question is meant to help fill civil service positions, which have thousands of vacancies.
3 years ago
If voters approve, Philadelphia’s airports will get their own cabinet-level department
The ballot question would give airport officials a seat at the table for budget discussions, which they say could help make operations more efficient.
3 years ago
Procrastinator’s Guide to the November 2022 election in Philadelphia
The midterm elections are upon us, and the November ballot in Philadelphia is full of important races at all levels of government: federal, state, and local.
3 years ago
Del. Dems urged to boycott Return Day parade carriages from Confederate flag-flying museum
The Marvel Carriage Museum provides horse-drawn carriages for political foes to ride in after the election. The museum is also home to a Confederate monument.
3 years ago
Listen 1:48‘Very serious stakes’: Why Pa.’s doctors are rallying against Oz’s Senate bid
Motivated by threats to abortion rights and declining trust in the medical field, doctors are breaking tradition and organizing against Dr. Mehmet Oz in his bid for U.S. Senat
3 years ago
GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election
In the final weeks of the 2022 election, Pence has emerged as an in-demand draw for Republican candidates.
3 years ago
Biden turning to Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan migrants
Biden has invoked a Trump-era rule that Biden’s Justice Department is fighting in court.
3 years ago
Thousands sign petition asking Temple to cancel classes on Election Day to GOTV
The university hasn’t budged, despite a student’s dedicated efforts in the name of civic engagement.
3 years ago
Campaign finance record broken in Pennsylvania governor race
Campaign finance filings show Shapiro has outspent Mastriano by 16 to 1 in the 2021-22 campaign cycle.
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