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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia police protect the Frank Rizzo statue during a protest
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sculpture

Destination unknown: Philly to move Rizzo statue

The statue has been a polarizing public artwork for years, with critics calling for its removal, given Rizzo’s record on police brutality, especially in communities of color.

8 years ago

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First
Delaware

First for November 3, 2017

One year later This week marks one year since voters elected Donald Trump as president. Opinions on the president& ...

Air Date: November 3, 2017

The Queen of Hearts
National Interest

Trump plays the Queen of Hearts: ‘Sentence first, verdict afterwards!’

Leave it to Trump to gum up the federal court machinery in the case of alleged rent-a-truck terrorist Sayfullo Saipov with his toxic mix of authoritarianism and ignorance.

8 years ago

Donna Roggio sits in the office at her home in Buckingham. Township officials have ordered her to stop renting her house through Airbnb. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Business
Housing
Technology

Airbnb rental leads to squabble, new regulations in Bucks County

Zoning laws that restrict hotels or boarding houses often don’t apply to short-term rental arrangements. But pending changes in Buckingham Township echo a national trend.

8 years ago

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Radio Times
International

Trump in Asia

Guests: Simon Denyer, Jacques deLisle President Trump is making his longest foreign trip as president to East Asi ...

Air Date: November 3, 2017

Listen 49:17
Paulsboro resident Christa Cooper shares her opinions on the governor's race. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
New Jersey

Gathering to talk about N.J. election, some Paulsboro voters take deep dive into issues

Reporters met with residents at debate parties and other gatherings to hear them out on everything from crime and jobs to transit and taxes.

8 years ago

Listen 6:00
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Government Accountability
Housing

Council advances bills on truck cranes, vinyl siding, stop-n-go stores, and SLAPP suits

8 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin is shown in the Kremlin in Moscow (AP)
Elections
International
Technology

Russia hackers pursued Putin foes, not just US Democrats

It wasn't just Hillary Clinton's emails they went after, according to a previously unpublished digital hit list obtained by The Associated Press.

8 years ago

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, the Republican candidate for governor in Tuesday's election, sets off on her bus tour Thursday. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Guadagno taking the bus to take her message to N.J. voters

New Jersey lieutenant governor faces off with Democrat Phil Murphy Thursday to succeed Chris Christie.

8 years ago

There are now more than 19,000 patients in New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. (Brennan Linsley/AP Photo, file)
Delaware

Issues around Delaware cannabis legalization not resolved

A task force exploring legalizing cannabis in Delaware asks for an extension to complete its work.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.  (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia moves to retake control of city school system

Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday took steps to take control of the city's struggling public school system after 16 years of state oversight.

8 years ago

Dick Polman and Yevgenia Albats (UPenn Kelly Writers House)
National Interest
International

Life in Russia, under the heel of Trump's hero

If you're wondering what life is really like in Russia, meet Yevgenia Albats, a Moscow-based journalist.

8 years ago

The Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg  (AP Photo)
Economy
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

After another impasse, many seek change in Pennsylvania budgeting process

While lawmakers passed a budget by the June 30 deadline, the state spending plan was $2 billion out of balance for four months.

8 years ago

Hunter shooting wild hens.
Speak Easy
Law
National

Gun culture’s dirty secret

It’s really important to blow smoke about how we’re the last true defense of freedom against tyranny. That, however, is complete and utter BS.

8 years ago

Community members held signs in support of a DREAM act and DACA recipients outside Rep. Glenn Thompson's Centre County office in September. (Min Xian/Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Changing Communities
Immigration
Race & Ethnicity

Local leaders in State College urge congressman to support DREAM Act

State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham asked Congressman Thompson to support the passage of a DREAM act.

8 years ago

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