Politics & Policy
Because District Attorney Larry Krasner is up for reelection, most complaints will be given to the state attorney general to investigate.
10 months ago
The “Benefits Over Billionaires” event is part of Ro Khanna’s tour in GOP-leaning districts to criticize Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans in Congress.
10 months ago
Listen 1:12Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election
Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.
10 months ago
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found.
10 months ago
What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means
On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.
10 months ago
What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries
The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.
10 months ago
Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M
About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Utilities could also raise rates on other customers to help cover the cost of the lost federal funds.
10 months ago
Listen 1:29Cure your ballot: 550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 20 primary.
10 months ago
Trump’s grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)
The feds have slashed funding for university research, public health, climate resiliency, public service and food banks.
10 months ago
The governor said cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania.
10 months ago
Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
10 months ago
Attorney General Kathy Jennings says she abandoned the idea she championed last year, but the money remains in the state’s proposed budget.
10 months ago
Listen 2:23Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy
Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
11 months ago
Listen 1:32Pa. recreational marijuana bill goes up in smoke after being rejected by state Senate committee
Democrat Lisa Boscola, of the Lehigh Valley, joined 6 Republicans in voting 'no' on the measure, which passed the state house last week.
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