
Politics
Philly Council passes resolution to give itself more power over development
City Council unanimously passed the measure to create a council-led Zoning Code Review Commission to help revise the regulations that govern land use.
4 years ago
Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees
A fiercely divided House has tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees.
4 years ago
Trump will not testify in Senate impeachment trial, adviser says
The former president is accused of having incited a mob of his supporters on Jan. 6, leading to the insurrection at the Capitol.
4 years ago
John Legend, tech tycoons and aggrieved cops: Who’s funding the Philly DA race
While progressive donors and PACs came out for Krasner, police unions, former prosecutors and Sean Schellenger’s mother have supported Vega.
4 years ago
The post-Trump Republican Party
First, a look at the Congressional vote to strip controversial new member Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee appointments. Then, what's ahead for the post-Trump GOP?
Air Date: February 4, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Former U.S. Attorney McSwain tests waters for higher office at meetings with GOP leaders
Several sources said McSwain has met with Republican county committee members across the state in preparation for a bid for U.S. Senate or governor.
4 years ago
Charles Blow: a Black power manifesto
New York Times columnist Charles Blow on his book "The Devil You Know" and the path to Black political power.
Air Date: February 3, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Bucks County man charged with assaulting officer at US Capitol
According to the criminal complaint, the injured officer was treated for a concussion.
4 years ago
A primer on Pa.’s Bruce Castor, who Trump tapped to co-lead his impeachment defense
Castor once pledged not to prosecute Bill Cosby and had a brief stint as state attorney general after Kathleen Kane was convicted of multiple felonies.
4 years ago
As Democrats call for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s removal, Republicans stay silent
The Georgia congresswoman, who has embraced wild conspiracy theories, has the backing of Donald Trump — and the ire of Democrats, who have called for her censure or removal.
4 years ago
Former Montco DA to lead Trump’s defense team in impeachment trial
Castor served as the District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2008.
4 years ago
Philadelphia deputy health commissioner resigns over Philly Fighting COVID messages
After the city’s formal request for vaccine distribution partners went out, Johnson sent emails to PFC’s Doroshin, discussing financial details of his application.
4 years ago
Clock running down for NJ’s troubled marijuana legislation
The push for legal weed remains mired in internal Democratic wrangling and is headed for a confrontation this Friday.
4 years ago
Democratic lawmakers push for race data in vaccinations
Along with Hispanic and Native American people, Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans.
4 years ago
Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis
The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.
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