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Elections

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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 years ago

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigeig, Kamala Harris, Beto O'Rourke (AP)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Biden enters massive 2020 primary field

Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for President on Thursday, adding to an already-crowded field of candidates.

Air Date: April 25, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:32
Joe Biden in his campaign announcement video
Politics & Policy

At long last, Biden enters crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field

Former Vice President Joe Biden finally makes his presidential ambition official after indicating for weeks that he would run for the third time since 1988.

7 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Biden Courage Awards Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Why Joe Biden’s third presidential run could be different

Joe Biden is making his third presidential run after two disappointing campaigns in 1988 and 2008. Will his history of putting his foot in his mouth come back to bite him?

Air Date: April 25, 2019

Listen 13:50
A sweetened beverage tax sign is seen below a row of Coca Cola bottles
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending

The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.

7 years ago

Former vice president Joe Biden talks with officials after speaking at a rally in support of striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston, Thursday, April 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help

Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.

7 years ago

More than 30 candidates for Philadelphia City Council and hundreds of voters converge at WHYY for a
Politics & Policy

To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls

WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.

7 years ago

The three candidates for Philadelphia Mayor, from left Mayor James Kenney, former City Controller Alan Butkovitz, and state Senator Anthony Williams. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum

Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum.

7 years ago

A sample ballot provided by a voting machine company hoping to win contracts with Pennsylvania counties. (PennLive)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. is spending millions on election security, but the effort has its critics

"We are not fighting this battle alone.”

7 years ago

Martin Diego Garcia of 314 Action teaches a  room full of scientists about using data in political campaigns. The class was part of a two-day training session put on by 314 Action. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Scientists running for office learn to present more than ‘just the facts’

More scientists are interested in getting into politics. As with any kind of race, sharpening skills can be key to good performance.

7 years ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, addresses an overflow crowd outside an organizing event at McCoy's Bar Patio and Grill in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Nati Harnik/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Elizabeth Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan

The Massachusetts senator says the proposal unveiled Monday would eliminate almost all student loan debt for 42 million Americans.

7 years ago

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