Politics & Policy
N.J. Center on Gun Violence Research wants ‘all hands on deck’ approach to stem shootings
Researchers say addressing gun violence will take time, but starts with better data.
5 years ago
Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
5 years ago
Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.
5 years ago
New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City to last full 5 years
The timetable laid out Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver would keep the takeover in place through 2021.
5 years ago
To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls
WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania utility regulator speaks out against state Senate’s nuclear bailout bill
Place: If Three Mile Island is the only plant in trouble right now then the bill is, “quite an expensive solution to the issue.”
5 years ago
Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum
Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum.
5 years ago
Pa. is spending millions on election security, but the effort has its critics
"We are not fighting this battle alone.”
5 years ago
After Sri Lanka attacks, Islamist group blamed and victims named
Sri Lankans mourned the deaths of nearly 300 people who were caught in Easter Sunday's coordinated church and hotel bombings.
5 years ago
N.J.’s new-look energy plan is delayed, now expected in December
Gov. Phil Murphy's overhaul of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan is being put off while urgent energy issues are being dealt with.
5 years ago
Will Jim Kenney follow the Flyers lead?
If the mayor promised to remove the Rizzo statue from public property, he should make good on that promise.
5 years ago
The impeachment imperative: Will Democrats put country over party?
This is no time for dereliction of duty.
5 years ago
First, the push to abolish the building tax abatement in Philly. Then, Rep. Houlahan on the new veterans caucus. Lastly, Delaware lawmaker wants to end changing the clocks.
Air Date: April 22, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Elizabeth Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan
The Massachusetts senator says the proposal unveiled Monday would eliminate almost all student loan debt for 42 million Americans.
5 years ago
Fact check: Trump, AG spread untruths on Mueller report
Trump is still distorting the truth about the Russia investigation , claiming exoneration from a special counsel's report that he is also assailing as hopelessly biased.
5 years ago