Politics & Policy
N.J.’s primary election is June 8. Here’s what voters need to know
This year’s primary election in New Jersey will be run mostly in person. Here’s what you need to know about how to cast your vote and who’s on the ballot.
3 years ago
Listen 3:52Inflation, gas shortage highlight peril that could threaten Biden’s agenda
Americans continue to say they approve of how the president is handling the coronavirus pandemic, but he may be running into speed bumps because of inflation and other issues.
3 years ago
Complaints soar as customers fight airlines for refunds from pandemic cancellations
Airlines got billions in COVID-19 aid over the last year, but consumer advocates and two senators claim they're sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed to customers.
3 years ago
Israeli strike destroys Gaza building with AP, other media
For 15 years, the AP’s top-floor office and roof terrace were a prime location for covering Israel’s conflicts with Gaza’s Hamas rulers, including wars in 2009 and 2014.
3 years ago
Philadelphia says it found MOVE victims’ remains top official ordered destroyed
Former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley had ordered the remains destroyed but the cremation never happened, Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement.
3 years ago
Biden dissolves controversial Trump orders on race and culture
President Biden has revoked a number of executive actions taken by former President Donald Trump in the last year of his administration.
3 years ago
Black police officers and first responders endorse Krasner for DA, breaking from union
The vote of support from Black police and first responder groups comes as police unions for the city’s police officers back Krasner’s challenger, Carlos Vega.
3 years ago
House lawmakers reach bipartisan deal on panel to investigate Jan. 6 attack
Under the deal, the panel will be required to issue a final report along with recommendations by Dec. 31.
3 years ago
New Jersey solar, gas power plans spotlight justice concerns
Two energy projects highlighting the environmental justice movement in very different ways are under way in New Jersey.
3 years ago
Bill would extend N.J. takeover of Atlantic City for four more years
New Jersey is moving to extend the state takeover of Atlantic City for four more years, elongating a saga that Gov. Phil Murphy vowed during his campaign that he would end.
3 years ago
Guía del votante para las elecciones judiciales de 2021 en Pensilvania
Sí, hay otro día de elecciones a la vuelta de la esquina. Es el 18 de mayo. Y, de hecho, gracias a los votos por correo sin excusa, la votación generalizada ya está abierta.
3 years ago
The DA primary race: Carlos Vega
As Tuesday's primary election draws closer, we continue our conversation about the race for District Attorney with Carlos Vega.
Air Date: May 13, 2021
Listen 49:44Some Pa. lawmakers tout expense transparency. Their websites tell a different story.
Despite claims of transparency, only 18 lawmakers in the 203-member House and 11 in the 50-member Senate post some level of financial information today.
3 years ago
Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.
3 years ago
Colonial restarts operations after cyberattack as panic-buying mounts in Southeast
Colonial Pipeline says they have "initiated the restart" of operations at its hacked pipeline as a wave of panic buying empties out many gas stations across the Southeast.
3 years ago