
Politics & Policy
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
It could be a landmark election year for the legal marijuana industry. Voters in four states could approve broad legal marijuana sales, as the push for legalization continues.
5 years ago
Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday
The conservative judge picked up the crucial backing Saturday from Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, one of the last GOP holdouts against filling the seat.
5 years ago
Philadelphia has the highest number of registered voters in 35 years
More than 90% of eligible residents are signed up to cast a ballot.
5 years ago
Several Pence staffers test positive for COVID-19; Pence to continue travel despite contact
Pence chief of staff Marc Short and “a couple of key staff surrounding the vice president” have tested positive for the virus, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said.
5 years ago
Wilmington’s Queen Theater takes center stage in Biden campaign
Wilmington’s historic Queen Theater revels in its high-profile role as the stage for some of former Vice President Biden’s biggest campaign events.
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Listen 2:03‘We don’t speculate’: How AP counts votes and calls races
On election night, state-based analysts and editors in Washington at AP's Decision Desk also use that vote count to “call races," or declare the winners.
5 years ago
Black motorcyclists ride through Philly to turn out Black voters
The meet-up aimed to encourage turnout specifically in the Black community. Afterward, the bikers cruised through predominantly Black neighborhoods.
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In key Bucks County, Biden makes his case at Bristol Township drive-in rally
At a socially distanced event, the Democrat touched on favorite themes: Trump’s response to the pandemic, health care and the economy.
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National progressive group targets young Pa. voters in battleground ad blitz
The new ad, to air on SNL and Comedy Central, avoids anti-Trump messaging.
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SliCE offering free pizzas at six Philly polling locations on Election Day
The six polling places will be chosen through online community input. The spots will be within 1 to 1.5 miles of the Fishtown and Italian Market locations.
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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.
5 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.
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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.
5 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.
5 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
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