Politics & Policy
Ocean City voters re-elect Mayor Jay Gillian amid debate over Wonderland redevelopment
Voters also selected three at-large council members in an election dominated by concerns over redevelopment.
2 months ago
Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House
President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.
Air Date: May 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39New Jersey election 2026: What to expect in Newark’s mayoral primary
If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 9 runoff election.
2 months ago
Council member James Spadola served as the group’s sole Republican since 2020 before switching parties last year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Delaware County appoints Gary Vinnacombe as director of emergency services
Vinnacombe, a Delaware County native, previously spent 15 years as the deputy EMS chief at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
2 months ago
Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2026 primary election in Philadelphia
A competitive race for 3rd Congressional District, two ballot questions, state race candidates and more of what to expect for the May 19 primary election.
2 months ago
Several laws aim to stop pop-up parties and flash mobs promoted on social media before they cause a problem.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Philly tourism leaders push City Council to oppose Parker’s hotel tax plan
Opponents say the plan would make Philly home to the highest taxed hotels in a major East Coast city.
2 months ago
Philly small business owners say BIRT tax hike is driving them out of the city
Loss of exemption and new tax on Uber and Lyft rides provoke fiery pushback.
2 months ago
La legislación permitiría presentar demandas contra las localidades por violar los derechos civiles de una persona sin hogar.
2 months ago
Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places
A lawmaker who traveled on a third party’s dime wants to clarify a “weird, gray area” of law but some insist such “gifts” already must be reported.
2 months ago
Listen 1:55City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills
We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.
Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking
Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.
2 months ago
Listen 0:53Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’
In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.
2 months ago
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