Politics & Policy
U.S. to end Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty with Russia, Trump says
President Trump said the U.S. will withdraw from a decades-old treaty with Russia that eliminated a class of nuclear weapons after he accused Russia of violating the treaty.
8 years ago
Philadelphia wins major grant for environmental work
Christine Knapp, the city's director of sustainability, says the goal is to work over a short time frame to come up with workable ideas.
8 years ago
Hugin’s past as pharma CEO motivates cancer survivor to form super PAC against him
So far, P4ADAction has spent $3.3 million on the NJ senate race, the second most of any super-PAC in the race.
8 years ago
Casey and Barletta debate pre-existing conditions, climate change response
In a TV debate, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sparred over health care, climate change and the economy. But they didn’t completely disagree on everything.
8 years ago
Updated book donation policy for Pa. prisons is met with skepticism
The updated donation policy would have inmates request books by genre.
8 years ago
World reacts with skepticism to Saudi confirmation of Jamal Khashoggi’s death
Lawmakers and world leaders reacted with skepticism following the Saudi government's confirmation Friday evening (ET) of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death.
8 years ago
Democratic Socialists are coming to Harrisburg. What does it mean for environmental policies?
Candidates are calling for more regulations, and a severance tax in Harrisburg
8 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s lopsided gubernatorial race, a study in contrasts
With under a month until the general election, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger Scott Wagner appear to be locked in an uneven contest.
8 years ago
“I’m not sure you’re capable of taking that class,” said my high school English teacher. She was a middle-aged white woman. I ha ...
8 years ago
In Bucks County debate, Fitzpatrick and Wallace spar over who’s the real centrist
The two candidates in the nationally watched congressional race in Bucks County met for a sharply contested and substantive debate Friday ...
8 years ago
Outside groups shower cash on Pa., N.J. races
we look at the Super PACs that poured tens of millions into local Congressional and US Senate races
8 years ago
Two Latina candidates aim to make history in Delaware Legislature
About one in 10 Delawareans is Latino; slightly more than half of that population of nearly 1 million is female.
8 years ago
Listen 1:46Guests: Diana Mutz, Joanne Freeman If you think the rancor in Congress is bad now, back in the days leading up to ...
Air Date: October 19, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Immigrants in Philadelphia want help, but Dems say wait until after Nov. 6
Seeking action on immigration promises, and warning that their their votes are not guaranteed, immigrants and their advocates have targeted incumbent Democrats.
8 years ago
Listen 1:59One thing Pa. gubernatorial candidates agree on: Criminal justice system needs change
Seven nights a week, Ronald Lewis drives from Germantown to South Philadelphia to watch over a hulking boiler inside a chemical plant as ...
8 years ago
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