Politics & Policy
Emails show how much pull political bosses had over N.J. state tax breaks
State officials scrambled to meet the demands of a lawyer at the firm where Philip Norcross, the brother of N.J. political boss George E. Norcross III, is managing partner.
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Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meeting
Trump abruptly quit a meeting with congressional Democrats Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with them unless they drop their investigations.
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The call for impeachment intensifies
Democrats are putting pressure on Speaker Pelosi to open an impeachment inquiry into the President.
Air Date: May 22, 2019
Listen 49:45New faces set to join Philly City Council as Democratic machine takes at-large races
The party’s endorsed candidates beat out a huge field of contenders.
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Philadelphia’s Democratic Party shows it still has some punch in 2019 primary
Philadelphia’s Democratic party showed some life in battles with progressive activists in the 2019 primary.
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How Jamie Gauthier toppled a West Philadelphia dynasty
Political newcomer Jamie Gauthier opened a new chapter for West Philadelphia on Tuesday with a commanding primary win over longtime Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell.
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District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
7 years ago
Philly sheriff upset: Rochelle Bilal apparent winner over embattled Jewell Williams
With sexual harassment allegations dogging the incumbent, the department looks set to get its first-ever woman leader.
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Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary
Soda tax backlash wasn’t enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who’ll likely coast to a second term.
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2019 Pennsylvania primary election results
Here are the latest results from primary night in Pennsylvania.
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Dozens of Delawareans join day of action to support abortion rights
Abortion rights supporters in Delaware and across the country showed solidarity for women in states with abortion restrictions.
7 years ago
‘Like taking a test,’ some Pa. voters move to paper with new voting machines
Several Pennsylvania counties debuted new voting machines Tuesday as part of a statewide upgrade stemming from a lawsuit settlement and mandate from Gov. Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
Election fraud central? Half of complaints hail from Philly’s 7th District, DA says
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, who is facing challenger Angel Cruz, alleged widespread tampering in her last election.
7 years ago
McGahn defies subpoena for testimony, faces contempt vote
McGahn's lawyer, William Burck, said in a letter to Nadler that McGahn is "conscious of the duties he, as an attorney, owes to his former client" and would decline to appear.
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Meet the conservative Republican who’s putting country over party
Justin Amash, a rare Republican congressman who refuses to genuflect at Donald Trump's feet, has been taking heat lately for daring to speak his mind.
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