Politics & Policy

The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.

The Georgia congresswoman, who has embraced wild conspiracy theories, has the backing of Donald Trump — and the ire of Democrats, who have called for her censure or removal.

Castor served as the District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2008.

The trial, over Trump's role in the Capitol attack earlier this month, is set for Feb. 9.

The disclosures could threaten public confidence in a national rollout already marked by vaccine shortages, appointment logjams and inconsistent standards state to state.

Despite the mayor’s message of support, three local state lawmakers called for Farley’s resignation, saying he’d lost the people’s confidence.

Delaware lawmakers gave final unanimous approval to the second leg of a constitutional amendment making the change this week.

The Philadelphia Councilmember had been one of the start-up’s most vocal supporters in City Hall. Henon’s office confirmed the home visit by PFC staffers.

Some Republicans are arguing that Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly in 1876.

Environmental racism means that people of color experience more air and water pollution than white people, and suffer the health impacts. Can Biden change that?

While perfection may be unrealistic, the pursuit of a more perfect city should always be our goal, writes WHYY’s Christopher Norris.

2020 was a year of plenty for Delaware’s coffers. A year ago, ...

While previewing his coming budget address, Wolf noted that Philly is one of a handful of big cities that got direct federal aid for vaccines, separate from the state.

Many councilmembers alleged racist motivations behind Philadelphia’s choice to work with PFC, whose leadership team is largely white.

Nikil Saval beat longtime state Sen. Larry Farnese with a promise to change Harrisburg. A bold approach to housing policy is core to his vision.