
Politics & Policy
Three challengers planning to take on Fitzpatrick in competitive Bucks race
The primary is still ten months away, but the two-term Republican incumbent already has one challenger in his own party, and two from the Democrats.
6 years ago
N.J. Senate passes bill exempting disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees
The bill would still require disabled veterans to abide by permit rules and not operate a beach buggy in municipalities that do not permit beach driving.
6 years ago
Trump appointee forged a sweetheart deal for a rich pervert. Are we surprised?
Does this surprise you? Donald Trump, an old partying pal of confessed pervert Jeffrey ("terrific guy") Epstein, said yesterday that he "feels badly" for Alex Acosta.
6 years ago
Wolf: Newly-bolstered reserve fund is ‘pathetic,’ but a big improvement
State leaders will transfer $317 million into the state's rainy day fund.
6 years ago
City Council cheat sheet: What Philly’s legislators wanted to do and how it actually worked out
Bay windows, curb cuts, community benefits, zoning, L&I inspectors. Lots of issues were tossed around. The session wasn’t soda-tax dramatic, but still…
6 years ago
N.J. goes after employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors
Governor says misclassification is ‘an unfair business practice and it is illegal,’ as new report proposes remedies for growing problem
6 years ago
Despite GOP objections, Wolf moves to upgrade voting machines unilaterally
Governor Tom Wolf is taking matters into his own hands when it comes to funding upgrades for Pennsylvania's voting machines.
6 years ago
Battle over immigrant youth center is bigger than Philly
VisionQuest wants to open a center that would house 60 unaccompanied immigrant teen boys. Why Philadelphia, immigrant advocates, and its own staff are pushing back.
Air Date: July 10, 2019
Listen 13:32Economic ‘opportunity’ or ‘poor stewardship’? N.J. tax break debate continues at hearing
Boosters and critics of New Jersey’s controversial tax incentive program came out to speak Tuesday during a public hearing in Trenton.
6 years ago
AG Shapiro distances himself from bill to override Philly DA Krasner on gun crimes
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro pledged to continue collaborating with his Philadelphia counterpart to stem the rising tide of gun violence in the city.
6 years ago
Trans activist Sarah McBride to focus on health care, paid leave in Delaware Senate run
Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender lawmaker in Delaware’s General Assembly — and the first openly trans state senator in the U.S.
6 years ago
Gerrymandering in Pa.: Why the risk is (still) real
Pennsylvania wasn't affected by the recent gerrymandering ruling regarding. But the decision is a reminder of the risks of skewed congressional district boundaries.
6 years ago
Marge Tartaglione, former Philly city commissioner and political matriarch, dies at 86
A legendary force in municipal politics, her dynasty still holds power.
6 years ago
We discuss the continuing crisis at the Southern border and the dangerous overcrowding in migrant detention centers that was detailed in a recent government report.
Air Date: July 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Pennsylvania orders stronger sex assault campus reporting
Pennsylvania's colleges and universities have a year to develop online, anonymous reporting systems to receive complaints about sexual assault from students and employees.
6 years ago