Politics & Policy
Should Alice Paul replace N.J. ‘war hero’ in Washington, D.C. statue gallery?
A prime mover behind the 19th Amendment could get a statue replacing Philip Kearney, a Civil War general.
4 years ago
Wolf vetoes bill to halt closure of two state centers for people with intellectual disabilities
The state centers are set to close within three years and move about 300 people with intellectual disabilities into community-based care.
4 years ago
Johnny Doc reenters political fray picking a fight with NYC real estate firm
The protest came as the latest in a series of recent public appearances by Dougherty, who faces federal corruption charges.
4 years ago
Listen 1:48Nutter stands by Bloomberg on stop and frisk — and the campaign trail
A look at former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter's new job on the campaign trail — from stumping at rallies to defending his candidate (and himself) amid controversy.
Air Date: February 12, 2020
Listen 17:29Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote
Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager
4 years ago
N.J. launches $5,000 rebate for electric vehicles purchases
It’s part of a push to increase electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads tenfold by 2025.
4 years ago
GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion
A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.
4 years ago
South Philly lot named in Kenyatta Johnson indictment to hit market ‘very soon’
The city of Philadelphia is moving forward with plans to develop housing on land at the center of a federal corruption case.
4 years ago
Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners
The strength of Sanders and Buttigieg was matched in reverse by the struggle of former Vice President Joe Biden
4 years ago
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropping out of 2020 presidential race
Yang built his campaign around a signature policy proposal — universal basic income — rising from relative obscurity with a loyal following of supporters.
4 years ago
Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts
Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.
4 years ago
Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, toxic chemical in refinery explosion
The proposal stems from last summer’s explosion at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The company is winding its way through bankruptcy.
4 years ago
Early voting is here! How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania
Cast a ballot from your bed.
4 years ago
‘Throw them against the wall and frisk them’: Bloomberg’s 2015 race talk stirs debate
Michael Bloomberg is distancing himself from a 2015 speech in which the former New York City mayor defended aggressive police tactics in minority neighborhoods.
4 years ago
New Hampshire primary 2020: Liveblog
Follow the latest updates as New Hampshire voters head to the polls.
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