Politics & Policy
Costello the latest Philly-area Rep. to drop re-election bid
Chester County U.S. Rep Ryan Costello is reportedly withdrawing from his re-election bid.
8 years ago
GOP’s congressional stronghold is Democrats’ source of hope
It's been seven head-spinning months.
8 years ago
Murphy wants $2.1M to help N.J. immigrants with legal aid
Poor immigrants facing deportation in New Jersey could get access to legal aid under a $2.1 million cash infusion in Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget.
8 years ago
GOP leaders throw cold water on plan to impeach Pa. high court justices
Some Pennsylvania House Republicans urged impeachment after the Democratic-majority state Supreme Court declared the state’s congressional map unconstitutional and redrew it.
8 years ago
‘Minor erosion’ reported at most New Jersey beaches after latest nor’easter
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection says 55 of the 66 beaches it surveyed had minor erosion, while 10 had moderate erosion.
8 years ago
Acknowledging global warming still a partisan issue, polling finds
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
8 years ago
Listen 5:48Trump in Toomey’s corner on penalizing Philly, other ‘sanctuary cities’
'I think they are talking to a certain audience within the country,' says Congressman Dwight Evans, a Philadelphia Democrat.
8 years ago
Listen 4:27Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown
"I say to Congress I will never sign another bill like this again," Trump said.
8 years ago
John Bolton and the unlearned lesson of Iraq
Bolton was part of the mendacious crew that gave us the "Mission Accomplished" banner.
8 years ago
The success of March for Our Lives will show up on November ballots
The March for Our Lives takes place on Saturday, but the lessons from this latest American movement are taking place right now.
8 years ago
Bill to ban assault-style weapons introduced in Delaware
Legislators in Delaware have introduced legislation that would ban the sale, purchase, transfer and certain possession of assault-style weapons in the state.
8 years ago
City fund previously accused of loose spending practices gets a new board
Mayor Jim Kenney has named a new nine-member board for the Fund for Philadelphia, two of whose past chairs were accused of misspending
8 years ago
Ask Governor Murphy: Episode 1
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took calls Thursday night on a new public radio program produced by WHYY, WBGO-Newark, and WNYC-New York.
8 years ago
Listen 58:59Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster to resign, be replaced by John Bolton
National security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster is leaving the Trump administration, the president announced on Twitter Thursday evening.
8 years ago
Feds and Puerto Rico reach deal allowing disaster recovery loans to start flowing
"We've reached an agreement that is beneficial both for the taxpayer and for the people of Puerto Rico," Rossello said shortly after meeting with Mnuchin
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