Politics
‘A game-changer’: After 100 election cycles, Philly puts a woman in the mayor’s office
Politicians, public servants, and fans react to Cherelle Parker’s rise to the city’s top spot.
6 months ago
Democrats retain control of New Jersey Legislature
Democrats are expected to add five seats to their majority in the Assembly, hold a ten-seat lead in the Senate.
6 months ago
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and held the majority they’ve had in the Senate since 2020.
6 months ago
Democrats Bob Harvie, Diane Ellis-Marseglia win Bucks County Commissioners race
Democrats Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia became the first Democratic majority on the Bucks County Board of Commissioners in 2019. They just won again.
6 months ago
Democrats Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell and Republican Eric Roe will serve as the next Chester County Board of Commissioners.
6 months ago
Democrats Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija and Republican Thomas DiBello win the race for the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
6 months ago
Democrat Ed Brown elected as Upper Darby’s first Black mayor
Democrat Ed Brown declares victory over Republican Brian Burke in Upper Darby’s mayoral race.
6 months ago
Democrats keep complete control of Delaware County Council
The three incumbent candidates, who led Democrats to the party’s first Delaware County Council majority since the Civil War, won their re-election bid.
6 months ago
Democrat Stefan Roots wins Chester mayoral race
Democrat Stefan Roots defeated independent Anita J. Littleton to become the next mayor of the bankrupt city of Chester, citing a significant lead in mail-in ballot counts.
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How 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.
6 months ago
Listen 2:14New Jersey launches a reproductive health information website
Information about reproductive health is now available on a new state website.
6 months ago
Listen 1:14Investigating An Asteroid, Comedian Nicole Byer, New Jersey Election Update
NASA scientists are studying space rock samples that returned to earth after a 7 year journey. Plus, Nicole Byer’s dating advice and the latest on hotly contested NJ races.
Air Date: November 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:55Race to watch: All 3 Montco Board of Commissioners seats are up for election
Candidates identify voting rights, housing affordability, government spending, and public safety as some of the main issues they want to address if elected.
6 months ago
Listen 1:57Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in New York civil fraud trial
His testimony is expected to be followed by his younger brother Eric, another vice president of the family's landmark business.
6 months ago
Hate crime incidents in Pennsylvania have risen exponentially in the past three years, according to the most recent FBI data.
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