
Politics & Policy
Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
4 weeks ago
It’s official: Central Jersey exists!
The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.
4 weeks ago
5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate
Imagine a world in which Donald Trump decided not to run again for reelection. That's what the audience experienced for about the first 50 minutes of the first GOP debate.
4 weeks ago
An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.
1 month ago
Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns
The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.
1 month ago
Listen 1:59Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.
1 month ago
Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces
Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.
1 month ago
In search of the magic number: Chester receiver updates city bankruptcy status
The receiver for the city of Chester is crunching numbers to arrive at a “baseline expenditure” amount that would help provide residents with vital services.
1 month ago
How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night
Republicans are looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election and most will face off on a Milwaukee stage Wednesday night.
1 month ago
How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes
The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.
1 month ago
Cherelle Parker is declining to debate David Oh. That’s not the norm
The city hasn’t seen a close race since 1999, but non-incumbent Democratic and Republican nominees still met in a public forum.
1 month ago
Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants
From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.
1 month ago
Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups
The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.
1 month ago
Why some of Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet picks still have ‘acting’ next to their title
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s pick for Pennsylvania health secretary didn’t have the vote to be confirmed by the state Senate, but she’s still leading the agency.
1 month ago
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has to pick a new ‘partner-in-government’ in less than a month
Murphy is looking for someone with a record, but is keeping diversity in the forefront.
1 month ago