Government
Race to watch: Mark Moffa and Joe Hogan compete for 142nd Pa. state House district seat
Moffa and Hogan, both politically experienced, have vastly different stances on abortion, climate, and the economy.
4 years ago
Listen 1:36Pa. Republicans try to make Philadelphia crime a central campaign issue — even outside of the city
The jarring campaign ads are meant to evoke an emotional response, but for some, the commercials fall flat and harm communities impacted by crime.
4 years ago
EPA to consider expanded list of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for regulatory plans
PFAS are linked to health impacts, including some cancers, and have shown up in water, soil and air.
4 years ago
Democrats denounce ‘racist’ flyers sent to N.J. homes, Republican candidate pushes back
The flyers appear to be from a right-wing nonprofit helmed by former Trump administration aide, Stephen Miller.
4 years ago
Listen 1:17Wolf signs hastily passed $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa.
Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings.
4 years ago
How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some gun violence prevention advocates want DA Krasner gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis in Philadelphia.
4 years ago
New Jersey Legislature moves to make state’s cryptocurrency rules ‘industry-friendly’
The State General Assembly recently passed a package that would establish regulations for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technologies.
4 years ago
Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nears
Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.
4 years ago
Race to watch: Beyond the party flip, who better represents N.J.’s 2nd Congressional District?
Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s 2019 party flip from Democrat to Republican has drawn criticism. But his challenger, Tim Alexander, says that’s not the motivation behind his campaign.
4 years ago
Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series
Biden took his own playful swing at Philly's infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to home.
4 years ago
Election officials should not count undated mail ballots on Nov. 8, Pa. high court rules
The ballots in question, which arrive on time at county election offices and are otherwise valid, are missing dates on their outer envelopes or include incorrect dates.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania’s midterm election results may not be known on Election Night. Here are the facts
Counties and the Department of State say ballot processing and due diligence take time to do properly.
4 years ago
Gov. Murphy weighs in on N.J. police at polling stations, ballot counting process
On the governor’s monthly radio show with tri-state NPR affiliates, Murphy addressed changes to how elections are run in the Garden State.
4 years ago
The open enrollment period for health insurance coverage in 2023 through the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and ends in January.
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Jennings says her approach to equal justice has earned the right to a second term. Julianne Murray says the incumbent is soft on gun criminals.
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