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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

The procrastinator’s guide to the May 2019 primary election in Philly

A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.

6 years ago

New Jersey wasn’t one of the 21 states whose electoral systems were targeted by Russian hackers in 2016, but it has weaknesses at both the state and county level. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Ahead of primaries, N.J. is at early stage of shoring up election security

New Jersey wasn’t one of the 21 states whose electoral systems were targeted by Russian hackers in 2016, but it has weaknesses at both the state and county level.

6 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

New pro-Kenney super PAC in Philly mayor’s race

A second super PAC supporting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has emerged in a mayor’s race in which all TV advertising is from independent groups

6 years ago

Recycling at J.P. Mascaro & Sons in Birdsboro, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Regional Roundup – 04/06/19

First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.

Air Date: May 6, 2019 10:00 am

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Weeks before the May 21 democratic primary, participants filled a room at First District Plaza for a mayoral forum. (Angela Gervasi for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Kenney a no-show at Black Women’s Leadership event

Four African-American women’s groups sponsored a candidates forum, hoping to hear Kenney’s plans for a second term. They felt snubbed when he didn’t show.

6 years ago

Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pressure grows to loosen party grip on Pennsylvania primary

Pennsylvania: Land of Disenfranchisement? It's not the state slogan, but Pennsylvania is in the minority of states with closed primary elections.

6 years ago

Voting booths stand ready in this Sept. 20, 2018 photo. Election officials and federal cybersecurity agents are touting improved collaboration aimed at confronting and deterring efforts to tamper with elections. (Steve Karnowski/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

2020 campaign staffers being trained to handle cyber threats

Whether presidential campaigns have learned from the cyberattacks is a critical question ahead as the 2020 election approaches. Preventing the attacks won't be easy or cheap.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Commissioners chairwoman Lisa Deeley. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Notary license taken from Philly’s top election official

Philadelphia City Commissioners chairwoman Lisa Deeley quietly surrendered her notary license last summer. It could impact her re-election bid.

6 years ago

Attorney General William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Russia report by special counsel Robert Mueller on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

AG Barr questioned on Mueller Report

We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.

Air Date: May 2, 2019 10:00 am

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BILLY PENN ILLUSTRATION
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Nearly a quarter of Philly adults can’t read — but they still vote

6 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin plays the big drum during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-100. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Regional Roundup – 04/29/19

This week: an update on the 76ers, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia Alan Butkovitz, and solar energy in Philly.

Air Date: April 29, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:46
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the International Association of Firefighters at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden heads to Pennsylvania to pitch rebuilding middle class

By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.

6 years ago

Jim Kenney walks down Broad Street towards the Broad Street Ministry. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Critiquing Kenney: Taking the pulse of Philly mayor’s old neighborhood

Interviews with voters in Kenney’s old neighborhood show a mix of opinions about him, but little support for his Democratic rivals.

6 years ago

Listen 5:32
(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Online voter registration spikes in Pa., outpaces paper by 50 percent

Signups more than doubled last year, thanks to the internet.

6 years ago

Symone Sanders attends the Black Girls Rock! Awards at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Politics & Policy

Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid

Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign.

6 years ago

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