Politics & Policy
Congressional inquiry faults Boeing and FAA failures for deadly 737 Max plane crashes
An investigation into the plane finds a "disturbing pattern" of Boeing design flaws, management failures and "grossly insufficient oversight by the FAA."
6 years ago
Top Pa. Republican’s campaign sues journalists over public records costs
Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati's campaign is seeking $6,070 from The Caucus, Caucus Bureau Chief Brad Bumsted, and Spotlight PA reporter Angela Couloumbis.
6 years ago
Delaware primary: Wilmington Mayor Purzycki wins second term; Julianne Murray will face Gov. Carney
Mike Purzycki won a second term Tuesday night, fending off a pair of challengers. U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and New Castle County Exec. Matt Meyer also were winners.
6 years ago
Trump tries to woo undecided voters in Philly; competing rallies break out nearby
As Trump talked to undecided voters in Philly, competing protests flared up outside, with Trump detractors outnumbering supporters.
6 years ago
Pa. House votes to bar shutting down churches in disasters
“Is now the time to lock up churches?” asked House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster. “Is now the time to not allow people to assemble?"
6 years ago
Wolf called on both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled state legislature to start “getting serious” about the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Oversight board’s approval starts next phase of Pa.’s attempt to join regional cap-and-trade program
If Pennsylvania joins the RGGI, the Department of Environmental Protection estimates the commonwealth would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution by 2030.
6 years ago
Ahead of Trump in Philly, Dems slam GOP efforts to limit mail-in voting
Pa. Democrats and Black clergy members in Philly decried a Trump campaign-backed attempt by Republicans to ban ballot drop boxes.
6 years ago
Philly’s looming eviction crisis
The economic fallout of the pandemic has left thousands of Philadelphians struggling to pay rent. And temporary protections may not stop them from being evicted.
Air Date: September 15, 2020
Listen 13:00Bipartisan Senate push to extend census begins weeks before count is set to end
A bipartisan group of senators is offering a potential solution to a scheduling conundrum plaguing the 2020 census.
6 years ago
Will Wilmington have a new mayor after today’s primary vote?
First-term incumbent Mayor Mike Purzycki is trying to fend off challenges from treasurer Velda Jones-Potter and former City Councilman Justen Wright.
6 years ago
Got November election questions? Philly lawyers set up a hotline to answer them
Mark your calendar for two nights where you can ask anything you want to know.
6 years ago
Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact
Pelosi told her Democratic colleagues on a morning conference call that “we have to stay here until we have a bill.”
6 years ago
Court rules government can end humanitarian protections for some 300,000 immigrants
Critics say ending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan will devastate families and communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Survey: U.S.’s international reputation takes a virus hit
In some of the 13 countries surveyed, favorable views of the U.S. have fallen to record lows. Pew started polling on the topic nearly two decades ago.
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