
Politics & Policy
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?
A day after Tim Scott stunned many of his own staff by suspending his campaign, the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis appears to be intensifying.
4 weeks ago
Because of a calendar quirk, which sees the first Monday of January fall on New Year’s Day, there’s a gap before the official ceremony.
4 weeks ago
As partisan tensions thaw in Harrisburg, Pa. lawmakers eye unfunded housing, school priorities
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.
4 weeks ago
On Veterans Day, Biden commemorates the sacrifice made by soldiers and their families
President Biden spoke on Veterans Day about the country's "obligation" to provide veterans with adequate care, describing it a nonpartisan issue.
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This Pa. school board made news for banning books. Voters flipped it to majority Democrat
The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board.
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After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.
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Expensive judicial races might be here to stay in Pennsylvania after record high court campaign
There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.
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New Jersey Democrats analyze what swept them to victory in the 2023 election
N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.
1 month ago
Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.
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Philadelphia to use AI-powered cameras on SEPTA to write parking tickets
Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.
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WHYY News’ live election show recap: Philly makes history in mayoral, City Council races
WHYY News’ election special recaps the highlights Philadelphians need to know about their newly elected mayor and other city leaders.
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Listen 54:27Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans
Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.
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6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate
At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and abortion. Here's what you need to know.
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How Democrats flipped a Central Bucks School Board embroiled in controversy
CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.
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