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Elections

''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 19 primary.

2 weeks ago

From left to right: Pa. House Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Sen. Sharif Street.
Politics & Policy

What’s ‘progressive’? Philly’s 3rd Congressional District primary tests the label before voters head to the polls

Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game.

2 weeks ago

Philly City Commissioner Omar Sabir
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Republican lawyer sues to block change to Philly election rules

Filling thousands of ward committee vacancies would get even harder, critic says.

2 weeks ago

Gillian's Wonderland pier
Politics & Policy

Ocean City voters re-elect Mayor Jay Gillian amid debate over Wonderland redevelopment

Voters also selected three at-large council members in an election dominated by concerns over redevelopment.

2 weeks ago

President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner for members of his administration and law enforcement organization leaders, during National Police Week, in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House

President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.

Air Date: May 12, 2026 12:00 pm

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: What to expect in Newark’s mayoral primary

If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 9 runoff election.

2 weeks ago

''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2026 primary election in Philadelphia

A competitive race for 3rd Congressional District, two ballot questions, state race candidates and more of what to expect for the May 19 primary election.

2 weeks ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act

A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?

Air Date: May 4, 2026

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Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Courts & Law

Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms

Charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

3 weeks ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

4 weeks ago

A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary

Thirteen Democrats and one Republican are seeking their party’s nomination on June 2.

4 weeks ago

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A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Dozens of Philly mail ballots have flaws. Here’s how to find out if yours has problems

Mail voters can check the list of “undeliverable” ballots. Also, the deadline to register to vote is Monday.

4 weeks ago

The U.S. Supreme Court building
Politics & Policy

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.

4 weeks ago

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