Politics & Policy
Councilmember Parker wants Philadelphia voters to weigh in on ‘stop and frisk’
Councilmember Cherelle Parker quietly introduced an ordinance that would put a charter change question on the November ballot.
7 years ago
Listen 2:18Strain, scrutiny, settling scores: The upshot of a packed political week
Aside from times of genuine national crisis, it is hard to recall a week with as many events of political significance as the one we have all just witnessed.
7 years ago
Campaigning takes a negative turn in closing days of New Hampshire race
In the final sprint before New Hampshire's primary, Democratic presidential candidates are taking a more sharply negative tone about their rivals than they have up until now.
7 years ago
New Philadelphia police chief starts amid surge in homicides
Philadelphia's new police commissioner will start work amid a surge in homicides so far this year and allegations of racism and gender discrimination in the police force.
7 years ago
Impeachment over, Pelosi and N.J. House Dems focus on lowering prescription drug costs
The roundtable discussion was a re-promotion of the bill H.R.3, more formally known as the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Act.
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Five takeaways from the last Democratic debate before the New Hampshire primary
The Democratic candidates for president debated once again Friday night, just days after the Iowa caucuses and days before the New Hampshire primary Tuesday.
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Business leaders fear climate-change regulations will add to costs, stunt growth
But DEP official says new rules will be about economic development as much as environmental protection.
7 years ago
Government watchdog group apologizes for violating Pa. lobbying law
Common Cause Pennsylvania was fined $19,900 in January by the state Ethics Commission for filing an expense report 112 days after the deadline last year.
7 years ago
Wolf defends charter school cuts, doubles down on opposition to supervised injection sites
Wolf spoke with reporters as part of Keystone Crossroads' "Ask Governor Wolf" program, recorded live at WHYY just a few days after his 2020-21 budget address.
7 years ago
Listen 53:00Targeting Sanders, Buttigieg in big New Hampshire debate
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg enter as the top targets after emerging from the chaotic Iowa caucuses this week essentially tied for the lead.
7 years ago
Key impeachment witness Vindman ‘escorted’ from White House, his lawyer says
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was escorted out of the White House on Friday, his lawyer said, adding Trump had "decided to exact revenge."
7 years ago
City Council to hold hearing on uptick in gun violence
A deadly start to 2020 has caused City Council members to schedule a hearing on gun violence this week.
7 years ago
Battleground 2020: Election reform in Pennsylvania
Changes in Pennsylvania's election processes go into effect by the April 28th primary. We'll talk about what it means for voters and the election outcome.
Air Date: February 7, 2020
Listen 49:00Feds lower coal mine cleanup funding for Pa.
Declining coal production, end of one-time funding stream cause $20 million dropx
7 years ago
State auditor says dog law enforcement needs more funding in Pa.
According to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, the Dog Law Enforcement Bureau could be out of money by this summer.
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