Politics & Policy
Sen. Claire McCaskill: ‘I will vote no on Judge Kavanaugh’
McCaskill says the allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford are "troubling," and need to be examined.
6 years ago
The Kavanaugh case: Trouble for GOP in midterms?
Spurred by Anita Hill's treatment at the Thomas hearings, Lynn Yeakel ran for U.S. Senate in '92. She nearly unseated U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, one of Hill's questioners.
6 years ago
Listen 4:05Trump says ‘hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh guilty of allegation
6 years ago
Homeless increase in Kensington has city councilwoman angrily calling for answers
The homeless population has more than doubled over the last year, despite an effort by the city to clear encampments and move people into housing and treatment programs.
6 years ago
Cumberland County criticizes Mariner East 2 pipeline builder for dodging safety questions
Cumberland County’s commissioners are accusing the company building the Mariner East 2 pipeline of ignoring residents’ safety concerns about its new natural gas liquids line.
6 years ago
Philly ID program explores partnerships with libraries and prisons
Philadelphia moved closer to creating a municipal ID program Tuesday, as a City Council committee advanced an amended bill spelling out how residents can qualify for the cards
6 years ago
Listen 1:08Justice, spy world veterans warn of consequences if Trump releases secret docs
The White House said Trump is taking this action out of a desire for "transparency."
6 years ago
Philadelphia reaches settlement, agrees to change civil forfeiture program
The deal between Philadelphia and a public interest law firm involves limiting when city prosecutors can invoke civil forfeiture.
6 years ago
Kim hosts South Korea’s Moon for Summit talks in Pyongyang
It's the third meeting between Moon and Kim – and the first to take place outside of the "truce village" of Panmunjom, on the border.
6 years ago
U.S. to limit the number of refugees allowed entry to 30,000, down from 45,000
Setting an annual ceiling in a fiscal year does not guarantee that all of them will enter the U.S.
6 years ago
Developer puts $85M bet on Atlantic City comeback
'Everything around Atlantic City was really starting to blossom,' says developer of decision to build massive residential complex.
6 years ago
Battle for the Senate: Candidates in key races respond to Kavanaugh allegations
As the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh neared, both parties had seen potential political benefits for them in the upcoming midterm elections.
6 years ago
Ask Governor Murphy: Episode 3
6 years ago
Listen 58:58Toomey lauds Senate’s passage of sweeping opioid crisis legislation
The wide-ranging package known as the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 rolls up 70 bills that will be backed by about $5 billion in funding.
6 years ago