Politics & Policy
Philly Mayor Kenney steps up war of words with President Trump
Declaring the president unstable, Mayor Jim Kenney says cities will have to stand up for themselves under the Trump administration.
6 years ago
Treasurer OKs $700 million loan to Pa. as budget stalemate stretches out
Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella has changed his mind and authorized a $700 million short-term loan to the commonwealth so it can make Medicaid payments.
6 years ago
If Michael Christopher Estes (who?) was a Muslim …
Take a wild guess why Michael Christopher Estes' thwarted domestic airport attack hasn't gone viral. Hint: He's not a Muslim.
6 years ago
Delco races could accelerate changing political landscape in Philly suburbs
Election Day is Nov. 7, less than a month away. WHYY's senior reporter Dave Davies spoke with Jennifer Lynn about an intense race in the Philadelphia suburbs.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00Safe sites to inject heroin get support from some Philly City Council members
Two members of City Council want Philly to open a safe injection site for opioid users. One says make it in his district.
6 years ago
Listen 1:44Kenney jabs Sessions over letter claiming Philly’s sanctuary policy violates federal law
"In our view, this has all been about political showmanship," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said during a press conference Thursday at City Hall.
6 years ago
Trump's press-bashing bluster is pure Shakespeare
It's truly a different world now for the man-child who finds himself in the White House stewing over press coverage that he is powerless to control.
6 years ago
Seeking to bolster affordable housing in N.J., group calls for $600 million in tax credits
The philanthropic group Fund for New Jersey is offering recommendations to help those struggling with high housing costs.
6 years ago
Van Jones’ “Beyond The Messy Truth”
Air Date: October 12, 2017
Listen 48:59Trump turns back to tax overhaul; pitch aimed at truckers
President Donald Trump pitched his tax plan as a boost for truckers at an event Wednesday in Pennsylvania
6 years ago
Analysis of the N.J. gubernatorial debate
The two candidates running to replace Gov. Chris Christie debated face to face for the first time last night.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00Democrats challenge longstanding GOP control in Delco race
In Delaware County, Democrats hope to topple the Republican machine that's ruled the county for decades.
6 years ago
Voting Block N.J.: In gubernatorial debate, Paulsboro residents see politics as usual
Residents of Paulsboro, New Jersey, walk away disappointed after first debate in governor's race.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00In Seattle, Amazon is a low-key presence and a powerful influence
In Seattle, Amazon's growth has helped create an affordability crisis and local politicians are exploring new solutions. The company has a hand in that process.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00Americans must decide who we stand with and what we kneel for
Does standing up for racial justice, economic equity, compassion, or truth demand, at crucial moments, that we plant one shoe on the earth and lower the other knee?
6 years ago