Politics & Policy
Why legalize weed? F&M poll respondents say it’s a sign of the times.
F&M’s pollsters said it’s not every day they see public opinion on recreational marijuana morph — or skyrocket 30 percent — so rapidly.
5 years ago
30 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
5 years ago
In Pennsylvania, a border ‘meltdown’ looks like empty beds at Berks Center
ICE officials said they are no longer sending immigrant families from the border to the Berks Family Residential Center. Now, only nine of its 96 beds are filled.
5 years ago
Listen 2:13Why prayers are allowed in government meetings — including the Pa. Legislature
A Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. has been under fire after her prayer opening a recent voting session. A look into the constitutional debate over religious invocations.
Air Date: April 4, 2019
Listen 12:24House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns
The request for President Donald Trump's tax returns is the first such demand for a sitting president's tax information in 45 years.
5 years ago
Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
5 years ago
Biden to be ‘more respectful’ of personal space after allegations from several women
Joe Biden released a video saying he will be ‘more respectful’ of personal space following allegations from several women that he made them uncomfortable by touching.
5 years ago
Philly parents, advocates speak up about bullying during state committee hearing
Parents and anti-bullying advocates testified about how bullies have affected their lives during a Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Tuesday.
5 years ago
Fake news fraud Alex Jones suffers his day of reckoning
In my perpetual and often fruitless search for upbeat news, I've discovered the sworn deposition of Alex Jones.
5 years ago
Trump-backed ACA repeal unwise for Pa., DePasquale says
Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that over of 1.1 million people in Pa. can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
5 years ago
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas for special counsel Mueller's full Russia report as Dems pressure Justice to release the document without redactions.
5 years ago
Scammers peddling bogus tax breaks find traction on Facebook
Ads on Facebook promised homeowners they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed solar-energy panels. There was just one catch: None of it was true.
5 years ago
New York will be first U.S. city to charge congestion toll
New York City is set to become the first American metropolis to ease traffic congestion, cut pollution and boost mass transit by charging motorists a hefty toll.
5 years ago
Sanders tops Democratic fundraising, so far, as Harris and Buttigieg draw big sums
The Vermont senator's campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors.
5 years ago
You’ll hear these 4 arguments in defense of the Electoral College – here’s why they’re wrong
For the first time in the country’s modern history, the existence of the Electoral College has become a campaign issue.
5 years ago