
Politics & Policy
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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.
4 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.
4 years ago
Sean Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Parnell is a decorated Army veteran whose regular guest on Fox News programs helped make him a favorite of former President Donald Trump.
4 years ago
The DA primary race: Larry Krasner
The Pennsylvania primary is next Tuesday and, for Philadelphians, that means making a decision about who will be the city's District Attorney.
Air Date: May 12, 2021
Listen 49:43GOP ousts Cheney from leadership over her criticism of Trump
In Tuesday night remarks on the House floor, Cheney pointedly criticized Trump and accused him of fomenting the deadly insurrection.
4 years ago
After hourslong hearing, Delaware handgun permit bill advances
Members of a House committee heard from nearly 100 supporters and opponents before voting forward a measure to require training and a permit to purchase a handgun.
4 years ago
In letter, lawmakers try to bypass Wolf, ask RGGI administrator to block Pa.’s entrance
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said it’s lawmakers’ duty “to tell this organization that this governor has no authority to enter into a contract with them.”
4 years ago
Ahead of primary, Philly crime victims and their families say DA Krasner isn’t ‘there for us’
Some Philly crime victims and their families say the balance under Krasner may have tipped too far in favor of changes aimed at ending mass incarceration.
4 years ago