Politics & Policy
Philly sheriff faces tough re-election battle
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams, dogged by sexual harassment allegations, will face challenges from at least two candidates — both women — in the spring primary.
7 years ago
As federal shutdown drags on, U.S. workers in Philly region feel the pinch
Philadelphia-based federal workers and agencies are trying to handle the uncertainty — and financial hardship — amid the partial government shutdown.
7 years ago
Divided Wilmington City Council cancels special meeting to fill vacancy
Council rejected the outgoing member's twin brother. Then members called special meeting to pick someone else. Now another member wants to change the law.
7 years ago
19 N.J. cities banned plastic bags in 2018. Philly could join them in 2019.
Nineteen municipalities in New Jersey banned plastic bags in 2018. In 2019, Philadelphia is looking to regulate them as well.
7 years ago
Congress has no business telling American businesses — or Americans, period — whom they should or shouldn’t boycott, which violates their First Amendment rights.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers report $43M increase in unspent cash reserves
The commission said the legislative surplus was $138 million when the year ended in June. A year ago, the commission pegged the surplus at $95 million.
7 years ago
Bernie versus Beto: Democratic cannibalization begins
The Democrats can screw up their 2020 chances by beating each other to a pulp. And Bernie Sanders' fans are already waging against Beto O'Rourke.
7 years ago
Being heard on Capitol Hill: Postcards with an edge
Clubs forming to write to elected officials are on the rise. Amid a growing deluge of emails and online petitions, the humble postcard makes a return.
7 years ago
Listen 5:16Delaware’s Red Flag gun law now in effect
Delaware gun owners who pose a threat to themselves or the public could have their weapons taken away under a new Red Flag law.
7 years ago
Keeping an open mine: Are President Trump’s policies reviving Pa.’s coal industry?
A new coal mine is opening soon in Pennsylvania. Are President Trump's energy policies to thank?
Air Date: December 27, 2018
Listen 12:45Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
7 years ago
Trump and first lady make secret trip to Iraq to visit U.S. troops
It's the president's first such trip since taking office nearly two years ago.
7 years ago
8-year-old migrant boy dies in government custody in New Mexico hospital
The boy died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, at a hospital in Alamogordo, N.M. He is the second child this month to die in CBP custody after being apprehended by the agency
7 years ago
Path of service that began at 18 leads Madeleine Dean to halls of Congress
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Congresswoman-elect Madeleine Dean about how she's getting ready for freshman year in Congress.
7 years ago
Listen 6:32Heading into 2019, action on climate change divides GOP in Congress
U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick is a GOP voice for combating climate change, but he's losing Republican allies in the next Congress.
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