
Politics & Policy
Waging early internet war in suburban Pa. congressional race
National Democratic and Republican groups are running negative ads in the 6th Congressional District.
7 years ago
Allentown grapples with its identity as its indicted mayor begins 4th term while facing trial
Mayor Ed Pawlowski was reelected this month to a historic fourth term in a row despite a 54-count federal indictment hanging over his head.
7 years ago
Listen 5:19Congress coming back to crush of business in a fraught time
The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers when they return to the Capitol would be daunting even if Washington were functioning at peak efficiency.
7 years ago
Once again, Joe is Biden his time
This is so deja vu. It feels like a reprise of summer '15, when speculation was rampant that Joe might challenge Hillary Clinton for the '16 nomination.
7 years ago
Pa. state lawmakers will get an automatic pay raise
When Pennsylvania lawmakers return to the Capitol after their Thanksgiving recess, they’ll have a little extra cash waiting for them.
7 years ago
Financial sector sees Pennsylvania gaming law changes as good for municipal governments
Moody’s says the new legislation has already restored investors’ confidence that municipal borrowers can once again count on casinos for millions of dollars in revenue.
7 years ago
Women winning record number of Freeholder seats in N.J.
A new report shows New Jersey is getting closer to gender balance in county government.
7 years ago
Talking turkey: Still much to be thankful for during our civic crisis
I'm abundantly thankful for Robert Mueller, a free and independent press, and our resilient checks and balances.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmaker wants to crack down on non-compete clauses
New Jersey is one of a number of states beginning to take a closer look at regulating non-compete clauses, an issue that has largely been dealt with by the courts.
7 years ago
As lawmakers leave for holiday, fate of Pa. severance tax unclear
Debate may have begun in the state House on a natural gas severance tax — but it remains to be seen if that will actually result in a final vote.
7 years ago
Child molesters are thankful for Donald Trump
It's not enough to say that Trump keeps lowering the bar, because at this point, there no longer is a bar.
7 years ago
Delaware sets new guidelines for corporations and LLCs
Delaware is one of the easiest states to set up a company, and draws criticism that the lax licensing laws enable terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering.
7 years ago
Listen 2:33N.J. likes its odds on case for legalizing sports betting
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear legal arguments next month in New Jersey's quest to legalize sports betting even though federal law banned it 25 years ago.
7 years ago
FBI searches Congressman Bob Brady’s emails in probe of $90K paid to rival
The search involves allegations that U.S. Rep. Bob Brady paid his 2012 Democratic primary opponent $90,000 from his campaign fund to drop his challenge for Brady's seat.
7 years ago
Pa. Lt. Gov. feels comfortable with his re-election odds
Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor is officially running for re-election but it's not expected to be an easy campaign.
7 years ago