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Jack Ciattarelli and Jon Bramnick speak
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Primary day in New Jersey governor’s race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

There's a six-way race among Democrats for their party's nomination. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli faces four primary challengers.

2 months ago

A polling place at Moorestown Township Town Hall in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey primary election 2025: What voters can expect

Six Democratic and five Republican candidates are vying for their party’s gubernatorial nomination.

2 months ago

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New Jersey 2025 primary election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2025 primary election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.

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Philadelphia labor unions call for an end to ICE raids nationwide following the arrest of union leader during LA protests

The protest outside Independence Hall follows the arrest of SEIU president David Huerta during protests in Los Angeles over ICE arrests.

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International
National
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Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know

The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.

2 months ago

Hillary Clinton speaks
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National
Philadelphia
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Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters

Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”

2 months ago

Mikie Sherrill hugs a voter
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor’s race tests Democrats’ efforts to win back Latinos

The election highlights the challenges in traditionally blue areas where the party’s decline in this racial demographic has been more pronounced than in battleground states.

2 months ago

Speaker of the Pa. House of Representatives, Joanna McClinton
Community Events
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

House Speaker Joanna McClinton joins Q&A with Pennsylvania voters during America in One Room event

The questions pertained to actual proposals before the state legislature on issues like voting rights and reintegration for people formerly incarcerated.

2 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker looks on
Elections
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly voters give Mayor Parker mixed reviews, would like to see her be more visible

Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.

2 months ago

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Crime
Criminal Justice
Immigration
National

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally

The indictment also states that Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gang member. Abrego Garcia has never been charged with being in MS-13 and has denied membership in the gang.

2 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Gov. Shapiro visits Philly to kick off ‘deliberative polling’ experiment, designed to engage voters across partisan gaps

“Deliberative polling” was developed in the 1990s. A three-day event will see if it can help Pennsylvania voters come together on common concerns.

2 months ago

Jack Ciattarelli, Jon Bramnick, David Cruz and Bill Spadea speaking
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete on Tuesday for the chance to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Voters will also pick nominees for the state General Assembly.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump
Delaware
Government
National
Politics

What Trump ordering an investigation into Biden’s actions might mean legally and politically

Biden, 82, and now undergoing treatments for prostate cancer, dismissed Trump’s actions as “ridiculous.”

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Will Philly finally fix its foster care system?

As Council hearings loom, activists, officials and advocates provide a wish list for Philly’s child welfare operations.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks
Government
International
National

Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday

President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.

2 months ago

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