
Elections
All three candidates support increased state funding for early childhood education, paid family and medical leave and more.
12 months ago
Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew is seeking a fourth term in Congress. Democrat Joe Salerno and the Green Party's Thomas Cannavo stand in his way.
12 months ago
Listen 2:40Kamala Harris woos Pa. Republicans where Washington crossed the Delaware
Harris chose a site of historic importance to court disaffected Republicans in Pennsylvania. The Trump campaign said they were being used as a “theatrical prop.”
12 months ago
Are Democrats losing Black voters in Pennsylvania?
While data from the 2020 and 2022 elections suggest that Black voters tend to vote Democratic, the Trump campaign is trying to gain momentum, especially among Black men.
Air Date: October 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:07More sparks fly as Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates go on offensive in second debate
Much like the race, the debate was heated as the candidates sparred over the issues and each other’s character and fitness to serve.
12 months ago
The Green Party’s Robin Brownfield and Republican Teddy Liddell are challenging Democratic incumbent Donald Norcross, who is seeking a sixth Congressional term.
12 months ago
Listen 2:08First lady Jill Biden calls educators to rally Harris-Walz vote in Philly suburbs
The first lady joined a phone bank to gain support for educators and greeted supporters at Montgomery County Community College.
12 months ago
Listen 1:12The Philadelphia Orchestra is packing for China, and voting in advance
Musicians of the orchestra made a public display of absentee voting to encourage others to make a plan.
12 months ago
Listen 1:13In Pennsylvania, am I allowed to drop off a ballot for another voter?
If a Pennsylvania voter has a disability and needs assistance returning their ballot, they can designate someone to drop it off for them.
12 months ago
‘Not a farmer’: Senate candidate David McCormick receives tax breaks for property in Columbia County
A state law was designed to help farmers keep their land amid rising property values. Why is David McCormick who himself says “is not a farmer,” benefitting?
12 months ago
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends his record
DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he's been too soft on crime.
Air Date: October 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:241-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting
Democrats go into the election with a one-seat House majority, while in the Senate, Republicans have 28 seats and therefore majority control.
12 months ago
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
They fear that Trump's proposals would “reignite’’ inflation, which has plummeted since peaking at 9.1% in 2022 and is nearly back to the Fed’s 2% target.
12 months ago
Harris and Trump hold campaign events in Pennsylvania
On Monday, the vice president spoke in Erie while the former president held a town hall in Oaks. The two have made nearly 50 stops in the state this campaign season.
12 months ago
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
A Rutgers University report says about 40 million U.S. voters are disabled. Advocates say they are less likely to receive political information and can face voting challenges.
12 months ago