
Politics & Policy
Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes
Trump characteristically pushed those strategies to shrink his tax bill to the limit, perhaps to the breaking point.
5 years ago
Why the Biden-Harris ticket needs Black Philadelphians
In 2020, the question in Philly is not whether the Democratic ticket will win the city, but by how much. One key group they have to convince? Black voters.
Air Date: September 28, 2020
Listen 16:18At UN, nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes
The message was: 'For those who think the word “colonialism” evokes a long-ago, no-longer-relevant era, think again.'
5 years ago
How Pa.’s victim advocate found herself in the crosshairs of the GOP-led Senate
Republicans who control the Senate have pushed a proposal that would effectively make Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm ineligible to remain on the job.
5 years ago
Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise
Trump has worked for decades to project himself as a hugely successful businessman. But The NY Times has revealed that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016.
5 years ago
Tired Hands brewery tells how to cast a ballot with ‘I Voted Today’ beer
During the election run-up, the Ardmore brewing company’s American pale ale features a label that doubles as a sticker you can peel off and wear.
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Listen 1:35NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
Trump has fiercely guarded his tax filings, becoming the only president in modern times not to make them public.
5 years ago
Voters’ poorly marked ovals could lead to contested ballots
Voters marking ballots from home could lead to an increase in the kinds of mistakes that typically would be caught by a scanner or election worker at the polls.
5 years ago
How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate
Trump has decided to skip any formal preparation. While Biden's team believes the significance of the debate is exaggerated, he's been aggressively preparing to take on Trump.
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Philly voters fear Trump’s Supreme Court nominee will reverse expanded health care access
Conservatives are excited over Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Abortion and health care changes are anticipated by many in the Philadelphia region.
5 years ago
Cory Booker in strong position against GOP challenger Mehta
There are no Senate ads running on broadcast stations in Philadelphia or New York — markets that capture New Jersey — for or against either candidate.
5 years ago
Could the Pa. GOP bypass the popular vote regardless of who wins? Here’s what we know.
The state Republican Party raised the possibility that the GOP-controlled legislature could choose a slate of presidential electors to cast the state’s votes for Donald Trump.
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Trump shifts focus to Pennsylvania to shore up reelection
Trump narrowly flipped three Great Lakes states — Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — from blue to red in 2016.
5 years ago
Wilmington, New Castle County still short on participation as census deadline looms
In the midst of a court battle over the date of the census deadline, Delaware leaders are urging residents to stand up and be counted.
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Pa. lawmakers introduce bill banning hair discrimination
“It’s so important that we address the right and the dignity behind our natural appearance, and being able to show up as we naturally are,” Lee said.
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