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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Elections
National

Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump

Kamala Harris steps onto the presidential general election debate stage for the first time Tuesday. But she has plenty of experience to draw on as she takes on Donald Trump.

1 year ago

Velda Jones-Potter and John Carney
Delaware
Elections

Delaware election 2024: Here’s what to expect in Wilmington’s mayoral race

There is no Republican challenger, so whoever wins the primary election will be the next mayor of Wilmington.

1 year ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Housing
Pennsylvania

Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil

Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump speaks with fists raised
Elections
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Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of Philly debate

On social media late Saturday, the former president threatened to jail those “involved in unscrupulous behavior” this upcoming presidential election.

1 year ago

a side-by-side of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speaking
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Little debate that Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown

The most populous presidential swing state has sided with the winner of the past two elections, each time by just tens of thousands of votes.

1 year ago

Amy Klobuchar speaking at a podium
Business
Economy
Elections
Pennsylvania

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks

Speakers touted Harris’ plans to expand tax relief for new small businesses and boost new small business applications to 25 million during her first term.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks to young voters
Government
Health Care
Philadelphia

Philly city workers in white-collar jobs to get pay bump and an extra holiday in one-year contract extension

The deal includes the day after Thanksgiving off, in addition to more money to the union to cover medical costs.

1 year ago

Protesters storm Capitol
Elections
National

January 6 crimes did happen. Court cases, video and thousands of pages of evidence prove it

Inside Washington’s federal courthouse, there's no denying the reality of Jan. 6, 2021. But outside the courtroom, in the political arena, it's a starkly different story.

1 year ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney
Delaware
Elections

What to expect in Delaware’s state primaries

The impending departures of Gov. John Carney and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper are having ripple effects throughout the ballot in Tuesday’s state primaries in Delaware.

1 year ago

I Voted stickers are seen at a polling station in Philadelphia
Elections
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

How the electorate has changed in key states and what it could mean this election

Significant U.S. population changes in the last two decades have already made an impact on politics. Here's how it's playing out in the seven most closely watched states.

1 year ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Economy
Elections
National
Personal Finance
Politics
Taxes

Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the U.S. economy

The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.

1 year ago

Delaware voters waited in line to cast their ballots at Skyline Middle School in Pike Creek. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability

‘Discouraging’: Hundreds of Delaware voters told they’re ineligible to vote after clerical error

The Delaware Department of Elections said about 750 voters had incorrect party affiliations due to DMV “glitch.” Some say voters were unable to vote.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Race to watch: Pennsylvania’s 2024 general election for attorney general

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are representing the major parties. Four other minor party candidates are in the race.

1 year ago

Billie Jean King stands and cheers
National
Politics
Sports

U.S. House members from Pa., N.J. closer to honoring Billie Jean King with Congressional Gold Medal

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Mikie Sherrill — representing Bucks County and North Jersey, respectively — said Thursday they have lined up enough votes to make the honor happen.

1 year ago

Emil Bove and Todd Blanche
Elections
Government Accountability

Prosecutors in Trump election case get judge’s OK to lay out fresh evidence in court filing

The order came hours after a court hearing, the first in the case in nearly a year, in which U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sparred with a Trump lawyer.

1 year ago

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