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Politics & Policy

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long.
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability

Delaware gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall-Long has taken $25,000 in donations that exceed legal limit

A review by WHYY News found that more than 30 donors have given Bethany Hall-Long more than the $1,200 allowed by law.

12 months ago

Listen 2:26
Election worker counting mail ballots
Elections
Pennsylvania

Partisan gridlock prevents fixes to Pennsylvania’s voting laws as presidential election looms

Without any fixes in state law, Democrats expect a repeat in November of the chaos around the 2020 election.

12 months ago

2 people walking on the street passed a sign that says 'Obamacare'
Elections
Government Accountability
Health Care
Public Health

On health policy, Biden and Trump both have records to run on — and stark contrasts

The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?

12 months ago

A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

‘It’s been a tumultuous two years’: Upper Darby’s dispute over final pandemic recovery funds

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

12 months ago

Listen 1:25
'I Voted' stickers
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: Everything you need to know about election recounts in Pennsylvania

Election recounts can be triggered in at least two different ways: automatically for close statewide races and by voter-initiated petition.

12 months ago

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Delaware
Elections
LGBTQ

Eugene Young drops out of Delaware’s U.S. House race, potentially paving the way for Sarah McBride to become the first trans member of Congress

State Sen. Sarah McBride would also be the youngest elected official from Delaware since President Joe Biden.

12 months ago

Hunter Biden entering the courtroom
Crime
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘The system is fair’: Pa. voters unlikely to be bothered by Hunter Biden conviction

There appears to be little fanfare after a guilty verdict came down in the second most high-profile felony case of a political figure during the 2024 race for president.

12 months ago

Listen 1:33
The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Health Care
Politics

Delaware Senate could soon vote on end-of-life legislation

A bill would allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to request medication to end their lives.

12 months ago

Listen 0:56
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump motions to the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Trump campaign opens outreach office in a heavily Latino part of Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump’s campaign has teamed up with the Republican National Committee and the Pennsylvania GOP to open a “Latino Americans for Trump” office in Reading.

12 months ago

People on the beach
Crime
New Jersey
Public Spaces
6abc

Wildwood bans backpacks on N.J. beach, boardwalk after chaotic start to season

Wildwood has had a chaotic start to the season after rowdy groups of teens on the boardwalk forced the resort to declare a state of emergency over Memorial Day Weekend.

12 months ago

This hour we'll talk about the Boy Scouts history, the battle over gay inclusion and some of controversies with journalist and author Mike De Socio. His new book is Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts―and America.
Studio 2
History
LGBTQ
National
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Politics
Public Health
Religion

Boy Scouts’ troubled history, Siri goes AI, Philly’s sewage problem

The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.

Air Date: June 12, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:49
Tree on the park grounds
Neighborhoods
Pennsylvania

Delaware County ditches plan to place mental health facility at Delco Woods

Delco’s previous decision to assess the possibility of placing long-term structured residences at the county’s largest park garnered widespread criticism.

12 months ago

Dr. Debra Bogen speaking with the staff of a birthing center
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

‘Momnibus’ bills would expand access to doulas, provide essentials to new parents

Gov. Josh Shapiro and legislative Democrats want Pennsylvania to invest more in maternal health care. Some of their ideas could end up in this year’s budget.

12 months ago

Banks Way and Roosevelt Boulevard intersection
Studio 2
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads

Speed cameras, cellphone bans: Do they make driving safer?

Gov. Shapiro just signed a new law cracking down on distracted driving. And Mayor Parker wants more speed cameras to slow Philly drivers. But would it really help save lives?

Air Date: June 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:51
the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Government
Media
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania Senate passes a bill to outlaw the distribution of deepfake material

The legislation would outlaw the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes. Sponsors say it'll eliminate a legal loophole that has frustrated prosecutors.

12 months ago

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