Politics & Policy
More than half of Democrats support impeachment inquiry
More than half of Democrats support launching an impeachment inquiry, according to a tally by The Associated Press.
7 years ago
Wolf administration eyes stimulant use, adds resources for families affected by opioid deaths
The Wolf administration is adding resources to fight opioid addiction and prevent overdoses, while pointing to the rising problem of non-opioid drugs such as stimulants.
7 years ago
Independents are on the rise in Philly. Could they actually win a City Council seat?
Seven third-party candidates filed to run for City Council — with an eye for the two at-large seats held by Republicans.
7 years ago
Mike Pence swings by Franklin County crane facility to push NAFTA replacement
A crane company had a chance to show off its southcentral Pennsylvania operation to a high-profile guest Thursday morning: Vice President Mike Pence.
7 years ago
Booker says Biden’s crime policies ‘destroyed communities like mine’
Former Vice President Joe Biden has faced questions over his role in crafting the 1994 crime bill, which imposed lengthy sentences for drug offenses.
7 years ago
Thousands of people were laid off in Pennsylvania in the first half of 2019
Two major closing announcements in Philadelphia in June will cost more than 3,000 people their jobs.
7 years ago
The Democratic circular firing squad forgot about Trump
Mired as they were in squabbling among themselves — wading deep into the weeds, yet again, on the abstruse details of health care policy — Donald Trump got off easy.
7 years ago
Cash assistance program for the poor in Pa. ends today
Despite a legal aid group asking the commonwealth court to grant an injunction, a small cash assistance for the poor has ended, effective Thursday.
7 years ago
After two nights of Democratic debates, we discuss the issues, the policies, the arguments, the memorable moments and what they say about the party and the upcoming primary,
Air Date: August 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Modest’ ACA health insurance rate increases expected for 2020
The 2020 numbers show an average statewide requested increase of 4.9%. Requested rate increases for those in small group market plans is 9.6%.
7 years ago
Biden bears slings and arrows but battles through another Democratic debate
The second night of the Democratic debates in Detroit did not stray from its predicted script: It was open season on front-runner Joe Biden right from the start.
7 years ago
Wolf issues executive order aimed at improving Pa.’s ‘outdated’ human services
After a series of incidents in which people have been harmed while in state or county human services care, Gov. Tom Wolf said the system isn’t working.
7 years ago
Delaware tries new funding formula to build better roads, attract businesses
Delaware is taking steps to speed up its response times to road construction needs of businesses that want to expand or move to the First State.
7 years ago
Advisory group to seek public’s views on future of PES refinery
Philadelphia wants input from all stakeholders, including those with environmental expertise, neighbors who live near the refinery, and workers.
7 years ago
Your guide to night 2 of the Detroit Democratic presidential debates
The first leg of the second round of Democratic presidential debates is over, and now it's on to Night 2.
7 years ago














