Politics & Policy
Philly election official describes a ‘rough morning’ at short-staffed polls
While turnout has been low, poll workers say they lack the staffing they need at some polling locations.
5 years ago
Slow drip of voters on primary day in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout
“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don’t think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”
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Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count
Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.
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Report: DHS division failed to analyze intelligence ahead of Capitol violence
A forthcoming report says DHS had the intel needed to predict the pro-Trump rally would become violent. What was missing was DHS telling the people who needed to know.
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When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days
If turnout is low, there might not be clear winners on election night.
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‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag
Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.
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It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know
It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.
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After a "nightmare" year led to massive turnover among those who run Pa.'s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.
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Bill requiring ultrasound offer before abortion unlikely to pass Delaware committee
A Republican-backed bill that would require doctors offer an ultrasound before an abortion procedure will likely languish in the Senate Sunset Committee.
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N.J.’s primary election is June 8. Here’s what voters need to know
This year’s primary election in New Jersey will be run mostly in person. Here’s what you need to know about how to cast your vote and who’s on the ballot.
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Listen 3:52Inflation, gas shortage highlight peril that could threaten Biden’s agenda
Americans continue to say they approve of how the president is handling the coronavirus pandemic, but he may be running into speed bumps because of inflation and other issues.
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Complaints soar as customers fight airlines for refunds from pandemic cancellations
Airlines got billions in COVID-19 aid over the last year, but consumer advocates and two senators claim they're sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed to customers.
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Israeli strike destroys Gaza building with AP, other media
For 15 years, the AP’s top-floor office and roof terrace were a prime location for covering Israel’s conflicts with Gaza’s Hamas rulers, including wars in 2009 and 2014.
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Philadelphia says it found MOVE victims’ remains top official ordered destroyed
Former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley had ordered the remains destroyed but the cremation never happened, Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement.
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Biden dissolves controversial Trump orders on race and culture
President Biden has revoked a number of executive actions taken by former President Donald Trump in the last year of his administration.
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