Politics & Policy
Carstarphen wins Democratic primary in Camden, vows to be ‘mayor for everyone’
Carstarphen’s win was seen as a fait accompli, given his support from the S. Jersey Democratic machine. His challengers resolved to keep challenging the status quo in Camden.
3 years ago
Ciattarelli wins N.J. GOP primary for governor. Now it’s Murphy’s race to lose
Former N.J. Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will now challenge Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy in November.
3 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. House votes to end disaster declaration, relaunch unemployment work requirements
The Pa. legislature is able to flex this new power because voters approved a constitutional amendment during the May 18 primary limiting a governor’s authority.
3 years ago
Pa. House Republicans advance ban on abortions over Down syndrome diagnoses
Doctors who perform an abortion would have to provide a written statement that it was not motivated in any way by a prenatal diagnosis or test indicating Down Syndrome.
3 years ago
Houlahan decides against running for U.S. Senate in 2022
Houlahan's entry would have brought a considerable presence to the race for the Democratic nomination from the heavily populated southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Protesters stage mayor’s office sit-in to oppose Philly business tax cuts
The progressive activists staged a sit-in within Mayor Jim Kenney’s office. They oppose proposed cuts to the city’s business and parking taxes.
3 years ago
N.J. primary: Rocky start to the day in Camden as voting gets underway
In Camden, several people trying to cast their ballots told WHYY News there were issues at least three of the city’s 40 polling places.
3 years ago
Embattled New Jersey corrections commissioner to resign
New Jersey’s embattled corrections commissioner has announced his resignation, a day after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state would shutter its only women’s prison.
3 years ago
How a new team of feds hacked the hackers and got Colonial Pipeline’s ransom back
The lynchpin to retrieving $2.3 million, half the company's payment, was gaining access to the private key linked to the attacker's Bitcoin account.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far
The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.
3 years ago
With $10,000,000,000 to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people
Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.
3 years ago
Medical marijuana law changes get through Pennsylvania House
Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.
3 years ago
It’s primary day in N.J. Here’s what you need to know
All 120 seats in the N.J. legislature are up for grabs and the governor is also on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls today.
3 years ago
Philly socialist groups, unions protest proposed city business tax cuts
Several groups decried Philly business and parking tax cuts, connecting them to larger economic inequalities worsened by the pandemic.
3 years ago
Council to Kenney: $100 million needed to combat historic surge in gun violence
A letter sent Friday calls for investments designed to help neighborhoods most impacted by Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic.
3 years ago