Politics & Policy

The goal is to make sure city departments don’t overspend and move the bill for extra costs into another fiscal year.

Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.

There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.

Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.

Brown is ahead by about 50 votes as City Commissioners evaluate some mail ballots with signature or date errors to determine if they can be counted.

Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.

Looking to capitalize on the start of the 2024 NFL draft, the Biden-Harris campaign just released a football-themed ad.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.

The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.

Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.

Only 17.7% of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, or just 183,538 of the city’s more than one million eligible voters.

A redesigned form on the outside of mail-in ballot envelopes didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately, meaning some primary votes won't count.

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.

On the day after the primary, we discuss what the results may tell us about the upcoming general election. We’ll look at the uncommitted vote, Trump's legal battle, and more.