
Government
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?
A day after Tim Scott stunned many of his own staff by suspending his campaign, the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis appears to be intensifying.
1 year ago
Because of a calendar quirk, which sees the first Monday of January fall on New Year’s Day, there’s a gap before the official ceremony.
1 year ago
Wilmington to receive $3 million to upgrade sewer system
The funding will help the city upgrade 120-year-old pipes in an effort to prevent flooding.
1 year ago
Mayor-elect Parker unveils transition plans, will name police commissioner by Thanksgiving
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.
1 year ago
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.
1 year ago
The man charged in last year’s attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband goes to trial in San Francisco
David DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
1 year ago
Read Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s victory speech, promising the city a ‘get-it-done Philadelphian’
Philly’s soon-to-be first woman mayor described her vision for a city that’s “safer, cleaner, greener, with economic opportunity for all.”
1 year ago
Cherelle Parker’s to-do list: 10 immediate issues Philly’s historic 100th mayor will have to tackle
The biggest job of her life begins in January, and she’s hoping for a strong start.
1 year ago
Biden said the federal money will transform Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and pave the way for faster trains, fewer delays, and improved infrastructure.
2 years ago
In the race for Philly mayor, Parker says she’s not slowing down: ‘Nothing is ever a cakewalk’
Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker spoke with WHYY host Jennifer Lynn ahead of Tuesday’s election.
2 years ago
Listen 7:42How the next mayor could help artists live and work in Philly
Several organizations offer artists professional development resources in the city. They say a Department of Arts in City Hall could help.
2 years ago
Listen 2:14文化領域的領導者意識到藝術並不是一根魔杖。 他們認為城市的下一任市長應該將藝術視為一種可以利用的工具。
2 years ago
New Jersey launches a reproductive health information website
Information about reproductive health is now available on a new state website.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14These Delco teens aren’t old enough to vote, but they run your local polling station
If you’re voting in Tuesday’s municipal elections in Delaware County, the friendly faces checking you in at the polling station may not be old enough to vote themselves.
2 years ago
Voters “need to feel that Trenton is a transparent, accessible, accountable place,” advocacy groups say.
2 years ago