Politics & Policy
Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
The latest numbers available show nearly all the agency's delivery regions missing its target of having at least 95% of first-class mail arrive within five days.
4 years ago
For the first time, NJ officials to get an early start on counting ballots
It took more than a month after the July primary for the state to certify results, and that was with fewer than 1.5 million voting.
4 years ago
Pa. prosecutors release guidance outlining polling place rules, warn against intimidation schemes
Secretary of State Boockvar and Attorney General Shapiro have repeatedly said there are multiple layers of security to ensure voter safety as well as a fair, free election.
4 years ago
Kept from the polls: Some residents at Philly long-term care facilities struggle to cast a vote
Nursing homes must weigh coronavirus safety concerns with individuals’ voting rights.
4 years ago
Marty is joined by Leah Wright Rigueur, Rick Perlstein, and Sonja Diaz to discuss the final Presidential debate of the 2020 election.
Air Date: October 23, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:43Trump campaign tapes voters at Philly drop boxes, threatens lawsuit
The campaign acknowledged the taping in a letter from a lawyer that complained it had caught voters on video illegally depositing multiple ballots.
4 years ago
Trump and Biden had a real debate, and 4 other takeaways
The debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump focused on corruption, but the pandemic remains a big issue.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate
The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.
4 years ago
WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.
4 years ago
Judge tosses Trump challenge to New Jersey mail ballots
The Trump campaign alleged that New Jersey's ballot procedures violated the Constitution and opened the door to widespread voter fraud.
4 years ago
Freshman congresswoman in Pa.’s 6th district faces challenge from fellow engineer
Chrissy Houlahan is the first female representative from the district. John Emmons praises President Trump's policies.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
Trump and Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with 12 days to go.
4 years ago
Pa. residents with court debt could have their records automatically sealed under new bill
State legislators have passed a bill expanding the law that automatically seals certain criminal records to residents who can’t afford to pay their court debt.
4 years ago
Philly’s new legal strategy to bypass the state and enact gun laws
Philadelphia is again suing the state so it can enact its own gun laws, using a new legal strategy called "state-created danger" the city thinks could help them win this time.
Air Date: October 22, 2020
Listen 17:46N.J. coronavirus recovery: Residents advised to avoid out-of-state travel
As case numbers go up, New Jersey residents are being advised to refrain from traveling out-of-state, unless necessary, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago