Politics & Policy
Former Montco DA to lead Trump’s defense team in impeachment trial
Castor served as the District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2008.
4 years ago
Trump’s top impeachment lawyers leave team days before trial
The trial, over Trump's role in the Capitol attack earlier this month, is set for Feb. 9.
4 years ago
Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
The disclosures could threaten public confidence in a national rollout already marked by vaccine shortages, appointment logjams and inconsistent standards state to state.
4 years ago
Kenney calls for investigation into Philly Fighting COVID, still backs Health Commissioner Farley
Despite the mayor’s message of support, three local state lawmakers called for Farley’s resignation, saying he’d lost the people’s confidence.
4 years ago
Delaware adds protections based on race, color, and national origin to Constitution
Delaware lawmakers gave final unanimous approval to the second leg of a constitutional amendment making the change this week.
4 years ago
Philly Fighting COVID provided at-home testing to Bobby Henon’s family
The Philadelphia Councilmember had been one of the start-up’s most vocal supporters in City Hall. Henon’s office confirmed the home visit by PFC staffers.
4 years ago
There is precedent for trying a former government official, established 145 years ago
Some Republicans are arguing that Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly in 1876.
4 years ago
Hope and skepticism as Biden promises to address environmental racism
Environmental racism means that people of color experience more air and water pollution than white people, and suffer the health impacts. Can Biden change that?
4 years ago
Philly is in the national spotlight again, and race is the through line
While perfection may be unrealistic, the pursuit of a more perfect city should always be our goal, writes WHYY’s Christopher Norris.
4 years ago
After rocky year, Carney budget plan looks to rebuild Delaware’s reserves
4 years ago
Wolf previews budget with ‘billions’ in workforce aid, says Philly vaccine woes ‘not my job’
While previewing his coming budget address, Wolf noted that Philly is one of a handful of big cities that got direct federal aid for vaccines, separate from the state.
4 years ago
‘It makes my blood boil’: Indignant City Councilmembers call for hearings on Philly Fighting COVID
Many councilmembers alleged racist motivations behind Philadelphia’s choice to work with PFC, whose leadership team is largely white.
4 years ago
Can Nikil Saval cancel rent during a pandemic and keep landlords whole?
Nikil Saval beat longtime state Sen. Larry Farnese with a promise to change Harrisburg. A bold approach to housing policy is core to his vision.
4 years ago
Census numbers for dividing up House seats delayed until April 30, bureau says
The 2020 census results used to determine representation in Congress and the Electoral College for the next decade will likely be released four months late.
4 years ago
‘It’s refreshing’: Delaware Sen. Carper applauds Biden’s climate moves
After four years of combating moves to roll back environmental protections, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware is happy to see Pres. Biden’s quick reversal.
4 years ago