Politics & Policy
Philly’s eviction diversion program takes step to outlast the pandemic that inspired it
Philadelphia City Council is one step closer to enacting legislation that would make permanent the city’s emergency eviction diversion program.
4 years ago
Wilmington considers moratorium on water shut-offs for unpaid bills
Wilmington City Council members sparred over a plan to halt water shut-offs for residents who are overdue on their bills.
4 years ago
Renters in parts of Pa. shut out of rent relief as counties elsewhere sit on millions in unused aid
The inefficiency was caused by state lawmakers who chose to distribute most of the money by population rather than the actual number of renters in each county.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate and governor’s races
The field of candidates in Pennsylvania's Senate and gubernatorial races keeps expanding. We talk with three political reporters about the candidates and what's at stake.
Air Date: December 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost
The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
4 years ago
After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default
Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default.
4 years ago
Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker, in Augusta, Georgia, issued a stay to bar enforcement of the mandate nationwide.
4 years ago
Biden, Putin square off as tension grows on Ukraine border
In the highly anticipated call on Tuesday, the U.S. president put Moscow on notice that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to sanctions.
4 years ago
What N.J. ‘s newly signed child care tax credit law means for families
New Jersey families making up to $150,000 will be eligible for child care tax credits when they file their 2021 taxes next year.
4 years ago
Uyghur organizations applaud the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics
U.S. athletes are still expected to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, despite the diplomatic boycott from the Biden administration.
4 years ago
Playing loud music could soon cost you a ticket in Philly
Philadelphia City Council held a hearing on a proposed regulation that would make it a violation if your car is too loud.
4 years ago
Big controversy over Delran’s ‘biggest party’ for Carli Lloyd, as contracts come under scrutiny
The outcry over a situation ethics experts say can be all too common in N.J. has also prompted Delran’s council president to vow reforms will be made.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate election ‘audit’ contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results
Pa. Senate Republicans are paying over a quarter-million dollars in taxpayer money to Envoy Sage LLC to investigate the 2020 election despite zero evidence of widespread fraud
4 years ago
Hay más de 3 millones de personas de color viviendo en Pensilvania y estas comunidades han impulsado el crecimiento de la población del estado.
4 years ago
‘Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA’
NPR investigative correspondent Tim Mak on his new book "Misfire" about how the NRA became increasingly tied to the far-right and why the organization is now in jeopardy.
Air Date: December 7, 2021 10:00 am
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