
Politics & Policy
White House forum showcases federal dollars working in Delaware
President Biden addressed the Delaware delegation at the beginning of the event in what White House personnel said was a surprise visit.
1 year ago
Listen 2:08Philly primary voters will see one ballot question. Here’s what it means
The question centers on whether the city should provide legal backing for Registered Community Orgs for their work on zoning matters.
1 year ago
Mayor Parker walks through Kensington, announces city’s settlement with ghost-gun makers
The settlement will halt in-store and online sales of ghost guns for four years. Parker also spoke of reducing homicides to pre-pandemic levels and stopping "car meets."
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Listen 1:11Activists arrested while protesting John Fetterman’s position on Israel
Around 50 protesters converged on the Custom House in Old City on Thursday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. Around a dozen of them volunteered to enter the building’s lobby.
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Listen 1:10Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania
Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.
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Listen 1:08Pensilvania tiene voto por correo universal sin excusa. Aquí, todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 23 de abril.
1 year ago
Who is Craig Williams, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?
Williams was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2020 to represent District 160, which includes parts of Chester and Delaware Counties.
1 year ago
Who is Dave Sunday, a Republican running for Pa. attorney general?
Sunday was elected York County district attorney in 2017. He leads a team that prosecutes approximately 9,000 criminal cases annually.
1 year ago
Pa. election 2024: A guide to vetting primary legislative candidates
There are a few ways to evaluate lawmakers, including reading the legislative memos they’ve circulated and bills they’ve signed.
1 year ago
Who is Jack Stollsteimer, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
Stollsteimer previously served as an assistant district attorney in Delaware County. He later was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
Voting rights groups appeal ruling that directs Pa. to reject undated mail ballots
A favorable outcome for the NAACP-led plaintiffs could ensure thousands of mail ballots are counted in November, but it would not happen in time for the April 23 primary.
1 year ago
Who is Jared Solomon, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
Solomon has represented the 202nd District in the state House, which encompasses part of northeast Philadelphia, since 2017.
1 year ago
‘Room for improvement.’ Philly restaurateurs present case for making streeteries process better
Restaurant owners offered testimonies on restrictive regulations against streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
1 year ago
Who is Joe Khan, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?
He has served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Bucks County solicitor.
1 year ago
Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election
After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.
Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm
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