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New Jersey 3rd Congressional candidate Andy Kim speaks to supporters at the Westin in Mount Laurel while waiting for results on election night.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

Newcomer Andy Kim beats GOP Rep. MacArthur in New Jersey

New Jersey will have just one Republican out of 12 seats in the next Congress.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump looks on as a White House aide attempts to take away a microphone from CNN journalist Jim Acosta during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
National Interest

CNN’s historic lawsuit against Trump strikes a blow for the free press

Floyd Abrams, one of our foremost First Amendment lawyers, told me during the summer that the free and independent American press is unde ...

7 years ago

The new lineup of House Republican leaders addresses reporters. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Pennsylvania

House Dem leadership shifts southeast, GOP stays status quo in Pa.

The Senate caucuses will hold their leadership elections on Wednesday.

7 years ago

Possible Democratic presidential candidates for the 2020 race include Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (left), New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and California Sen. Kamala Harris (Jeff J. Mitchell, Angela Weiss/AFP, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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National

Yes, it’s almost decision time for 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls

The holiday dinner conversations are going to be intense in several high-profile Democratic households in the coming weeks.

7 years ago

Naloxone, commonly known by its brand name, Narcan (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
Addiction
Business
Philadelphia

Philly may require all pharmacies to stock overdose-reversal drug naloxone

Fewer than half of Philadelphia pharmacies have the overdose-reversal drug on hand, but city officials Philadelphia wants all of them to stock it at all times.

7 years ago

Supporters attend a hearing at Philadelphia City Hall on fair workweek legislation. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Business
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Philadelphia

How’s your schedule looking?

Philly could be the next city to pass a bill to help fix a nagging problem impacting about 20 percent of the city's workforce: their often unpredictable work schedules.

Air Date: November 14, 2018

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Activist Asa Khalif is launching a run for a City Council At-large seat. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Elections
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Activist Asa Khalif announces run for Philly City Council

Khalif appears to be the first to officially declare.

7 years ago

Wilmington City Council is accepting applications to replace Councilman Nnamdi Chukwuocha who resigned his seat after being elected to the General Assembly earlier this month. (WHYY/File; Chukwuocha photo courtesy Del Division of the Arts)
Delaware
Elections

Want to be on Wilmington’s City Council? The city’s accepting applications

Applicants must live in the 1st council district, be at least 25 years old, and a registered Democrat.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections
Pennsylvania

Why Trump could have a harder time winning Pennsylvania in 2020

Should President Trump worry about the results in Pennsylvania’s congressional races last week? Yes. Trump’s narrow ...

7 years ago

Susan Wild, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's new 7th Congressional District, celebrates a victory in the race during an Election Night event Nov. 6, 2018, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for WHYY)
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Pennsylvania

Wild campaign: How Lehigh Valley’s first congresswoman rose to power

Two weeks before Election Day, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez was speaking on stage during a rally at Cedar Crest Colle ...

7 years ago

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam (Bill Barlow for WHYY)
New Jersey
Policing

Authorities review dispute involving Atlantic City officials

Authorities are investigating a "physical dispute" that reportedly involved the city's mayor, a city councilman and others who were arguing with them,

7 years ago

Protesters march through Times Square during a demonstration in support of special counsel Robert Mueller, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in New York. A protest in New York City has drawn several hundred people calling for the protection of Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
National Interest

Will Robert Mueller survive Trump’s Justice Department coup? Probably!

When I wrote here last Wednesday that Donald Trump, confronted with a Democratic House, would “behave like a cornered rat,” I ...

7 years ago

Elections staff prepare the machines for a recount at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Lauderhill, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Elections

Mishaps, protests and litigation overshadow Florida recount

Mishaps, protests and litigation are overshadowing the vote recount in Florida’s pivotal races for governor and Senate, reviving me ...

7 years ago

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Radio Times
Business
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Economy
Income Inequality

Fair Workweek legislation

Guests: Helen Gym, Earlene Bly, Mark Price, Melissa Bova Hourly workers in the hotel, retail and fast-food indust ...

Air Date: November 13, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:49
Elections staff prepare the machines for a recount at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Lauderhill, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Elections

Florida election recount underway, tensions rise

The first election workers are recounting ballots Sunday in Florida's bitterly close races for the U.S. Senate and governor

7 years ago

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