Government Accountability
New reports detail expansive Russia disinformation scheme targeting U.S.
They infected every major social media platform, extensively targeted African Americans and amounted to what researchers called a "propaganda war against American citizens."
7 years ago
Pa. offering paramedics wrong naloxone dose, health dept says
The Department of Health's policy directs the use of intravenous doses, not the nasal spray.
7 years ago
Trump names Mick Mulvaney acting chief of staff
After several others publicly turned down the job, the budget director will step in to replace outgoing John Kelly.
7 years ago
A new coal mine is opening in Pennsylvania. Is Trump to thank?
A new mine in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country has not brought new jobs to the region.
7 years ago
No tea party here: House Democrats can’t wait to govern
As House control is about to switch, it serves as a reminder about Democrats: They like government. And governing.
7 years ago
Philly’s forfeiture machine: How selling homes seized by cops hurt poor neighborhoods
Selling homes seized by law enforcement was supposed to improve communities. But a new WHYY investigation found it's added to blight in some of Philly's poorest neighborhoods.
Air Date: December 11, 2018
Listen 12:31Camden 28 revisit court where they were tried for ’71 break-in to protest Vietnam War
As war casualties mounted, several draft board raids occurred throughout the country. But the Camden 28 case was the only one where all defendants were acquitted.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s environmental justice initiative targets polluters in poor, minority neighborhoods
Grewal announced Thursday his office had filed eight lawsuits against companies from Newark to Trenton to Camden.
7 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
7 years ago
Report: Philly schools lose more to corporate handouts than any other big city
Philly schools face an estimated $1B funding shortfall by 2022. A new national report found that the city is walking away from more school tax revenue than any of its peers.
7 years ago
Philly litter czar says new street sweeping program coming in 2019
Philadelphia is the only big city without regular street cleaning.
7 years ago
Some Philly activists praise Bush for ADA, others say he failed in face of AIDS epidemic
Some Philly activists praise Bush for ADA, others say he failed in face of AIDS epidemic.
7 years ago
Listen 3:16Mueller to detail ex-NSA Flynn’s cooperation in Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is set to give the first public insight into how much information the president's former national security adviser has shared with prosecutors.
7 years ago
What to do with a soon-to-be empty, taxpayer-funded mansion?
Pennsylvania's new lieutenant governor says it would feel "inappropriate" to move into the residence that comes with his job.
7 years ago
Listen 5:04Insulin pumps have most reported problems in FDA database
Insulin pumps and their components are responsible for the highest overall number of malfunction, injury and death reports.
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