Politics & Policy
Fattah soon to have three proteges on Philadelphia City Council
It’s been widely noted that Tuesday’s primary election in Philadelphia brought a rise in influence for the electricians’
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13 years ago
Monday, Wednesday, Friday mail delivery is enough. Postal service must shrink.
The U.S. Postal Service is probably the government agency which has been most adversely affected by the internet revolution. The high vo
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13 years ago
Rizzo loses; Nutter wins; some cliffhangers
Two of the most famous names in Philadelphia politics lost this election night. Frank Rizzo Jr. faltered in his bid for another term as a
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13 years ago
Rainy Election Day weather puts the onus on candidates
With rain forecast to fall during Tuesday’s primary election, the weather could have an effect on turnout.
Political consult
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13 years ago
The 5th plane to be seized on 9/11, and the terrorists who got away
Have you heard about the airliner which was ordered back to the gate on 9/11 when the terrorist attacks began, only to have four young Ar
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13 years ago
Our new nightly show melds radio and web
Admit it. You talk about your boss once she’s left the room. Or before he enters.
I know the troops here in the WHYY newsroom do
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13 years ago
U.S. cost for Libya war exceeds estimates: $750 million so far
On Friday the New York Times
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13 years ago
Low-key mayoral race draws quietly to a close
Philadelphia’s Democratic mayoral primary race has not been a contentious, public competition based on arguing the issues. Instead
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13 years ago
Chris Matthews at Temple’s commencement: How to get a job.
Professor Terell Stafford, Director of Jazz Studies at the Boyer School of Music and Dance opened the Temple University 2011 Commencement
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13 years ago
7th District candidates square off once again
With just days until the primary election, the two candidates in Philadelphia’s 7th District Council race are fighting a familiar b
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13 years ago
“Kill/Capture”, “Bhutto”, “Freedom Riders”: outstanding PBS programs
Readers can conclude that I’m in the tank for PBS. It’s not because PBS affiliate WHYY sponsors the site of this blog. It
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13 years ago
6th suit claims molestation by priest in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Catholic Church officials have been named in a sixth lawsuit, filed Monday by a group of lawyers on behalf of victims of all
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13 years ago
It’s endorsement season and Mayor Nutter and D.A. Williams are busy
With elections come endorsements. Today Philadelphia’s District Attorney endorsed a City Council candidate: just the latest i
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13 years ago
Why Pennsylvania will always be a second-rate loser of a state: election of judges
Pennsylvania voters will have the opportunity to elect or retain judges this year to the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, and the Commo
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13 years ago