
Politics & Policy
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day
Even if he is elected president again, Trump will not be able to pardon himself of state charges in New York.
1 year ago
President Biden and VP Harris reach out to Black voters in Philly
Biden and Harris were joined by Black elected leaders, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, as they made their case to voters.
1 year ago
As City Council negotiates a budget with Mayor Parker, some council members and advocates seek more funding that directly impacts working-class Black and brown Philadelphians.
1 year ago
David McCormick joins Betsy DeVos at Moms for Liberty event in Nazareth
The Republican Senate candidate and the former secretary of education during the Trump administration discussed education, Title IX and “woke ideology.”
1 year ago
Pa. attorney general candidates rebuild campaign coffers after pricey primaries
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday each spent more than $300,000 to fight contested primaries. Both campaigns are now rebuilding their cash reserves.
1 year ago
New Philadelphia task force studies reparations for Black residents
Recommendations could include payments, social services, and political reforms.
1 year ago
Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach effort in Philly amid signs of diminished support
Turning out Black voters could prove pivotal for Biden's chances in what are expected to be among the most closely contested states, including Pa.
1 year ago
Race to watch: N.J. 8th Congressional District contest overshadowed by Menendez corruption trial
Rob Menendez, the Democratic incumbent, is competing for the seat against Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and businessman Kyle Jasey.
1 year ago
In an interview with WHYY News, Casey said his challenger, David McCormick, wants to privatize Social Security and Medicare and roll back legislation reducing drug prices.
1 year ago
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
The lawsuit filed Tuesday by left-leaning groups challenges a provision in Pennsylvania law that voters must write the date when they sign their mail-in ballot envelope.
1 year ago
Chester’s state-appointed receiver says the city never signed off on salaries for its stormwater authority board members. Board members might have to pay back restitution.
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Coatesville signs 3-year agreement with firefighter union
The new contract between the city and Coatesville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3790 establishes wage increases and better recruitment efforts.
1 year ago
Listen :53Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban
The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke
Congressman Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he's he's having difficulty with one of his legs but plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.
1 year ago
Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.
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