Politics & Policy
‘Bad things happen in Philadelphia,’ and other takeaways from the Trump-Biden debate
President Trump likened Pennsylvania to a prison and, without evidence, said the commonwealth’s mail ballot process can’t be trusted.
6 years ago
Trump derails 1st presidential debate with Biden, and 5 other takeaways
The president ran roughshod over the debate moderator, his Democratic opponent Joe Biden — and crossed many lines in the process.
6 years ago
What you need to know about voter rights, fraud and suppression for the 2020 election
The 2020 presidential election itself feels like a fight to ensure the right to a free, fair vote. Here’s what you need to know.
6 years ago
At the Public Utility Commission hearing, the Delaware County official acknowledged Sunoco's outreach, but expressed safety concerns.
6 years ago
‘Naked ballot’ rejections could mean lost mail votes in Pa.
A last-minute rule change means Pa. voters could have their ballots tossed if they forget an envelope. Dems are launching an ad hoc education campaign.
6 years ago
You literally can’t believe the facts Tucker Carlson tells you. So say Fox’s lawyers.
Carlson has been repeatedly accused of anti-immigrant and racist comments, which has cost his show many of its major advertisers. Yet he endures in his prime-time slot.
6 years ago
How Operation Warp Speed’s big vaccine contracts could stay secret
More than $6 billion in federal funding has been routed through a firm that manages defense contracts, making the agreements subject to less federal scrutiny and transparency.
6 years ago
Debate anger: Biden tells interrupting Trump, ‘Shut up, man’ during first debate
The 90-minute debate, starting at 9 p.m. EDT, will be split into six 15-minute segments, with no ad breaks.
6 years ago
Trenton mayor vetoes moving city election without voter input
The ordinance would have side-stepped an already approved referendum to ask if city elections should be moved from May to November.
6 years ago
Philly rolls out its first ‘one-stop shop’ voting locations
Seven satellite voting sites opened across the city. Register, get a mail-in ballot, vote, and return the ballot, in person, all in the same place.
6 years ago
Biden releases 2019 tax returns before 1st debate with Trump
The Bidens’ returns show the couple paid almost $300,000 in federal taxes in 2019, including almost $288,000 in personal income tax.
6 years ago
Biden’s Delaware State comments taken out of context, DSU official says
A Washington paper made it sound like Biden was lying about his connection to the HBCU by taking his words out of context.
6 years ago
Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from N.J. income tax
Federal law already exempts combat pay from income tax, but the N.J. law means pay residents earn while in combat zones won’t be subject to the state’s income tax as well.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers greenlight $4.5B in debt to shore up budget
The new borrowing means the state can continue to fund programs touted by Murphy, like pre-k and community college.
6 years ago
All the deadlines you need to know to vote in Pa., N.J. and Del.
Thanks to a rash of lawsuits, pandemic-induced changes and a huge rise in mail ballots, voting is complicated this year. Here are the important deadlines.
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