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Politics

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter warms up the crowd at the National Constitution Center for Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Nutter stands by Bloomberg on stop and frisk — and the campaign trail

A look at former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter's new job on the campaign trail — from stumping at rallies to defending his candidate (and himself) amid controversy.

Air Date: February 12, 2020

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Reading, Pa.
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Evictionland, Pa: No time for politics when you’re ‘trying to put yourself in a home’

Reading, a heavily Democratic city, will likely be a tempting target for the candidate running to defeat President Donald Trump.

5 years ago

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden wishes Barbara Moroney, of Rocky Point, N.Y., a happy 80th birthday during a campaign rally, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Nashua, N.H. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Money

Messy Iowa caucuses leave candidates scrambling for money

With campaigns girding for a protracted contest, fundraising success is critical to their long-term prospects.

5 years ago

FILE - In this July 14, 2018, file photo, computer mouse pads with Secure the Vote logo on them are seen on a vendor's table at a convention of state secretaries of state in Philadelphia. As alarms blare about Russian interference in U.S. elections, the Trump administration is facing criticism that it has no clear national strategy to protect the country during the upcoming midterms and beyond. Both Republicans and Democrats have criticized the administration’s response as fragmented, without enough coordination across federal agencies. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Battleground 2020: Election reform in Pennsylvania

Changes in Pennsylvania's election processes go into effect by the April 28th primary. We'll talk about what it means for voters and the election outcome.

Air Date: February 7, 2020

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To Honor and Serve, right, with jockey Jose Lezcano aboard, heads to the finish line during the running of the Pennsylvania Derby horse race at Parx Racing, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Bensalem, Pa. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Woah, Nellie Bly — new scholarship program for Pa. college students could mean end of state horse racing industry

Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program

5 years ago

In this Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, photo, South Korean protesters stage a rally calling for a ban on Chinese people entering South Korea near the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea. (Ahn Young-joon/AP Photo)
Health

Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide

A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment and calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

In first court appearance, indicted Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson pleads not guilty

Prosecutors say Johnson allegedly stepped in twice to help Universal hang onto real estate in his district, which covers parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.

5 years ago

Timell Sherard dress as the plastic bad monster to convince people to cut back on plastic bag use. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. legislators quickly reintroduce single-use plastic, paper bag ban bill

Legislators are acting quickly a few weeks after the New Jersey Assembly failed to act on the comprehensive ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.

5 years ago

In this image from video, Alan Dershowitz, an attorney for President Donald Trump, speaks during the impeachment trial against Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Impeachment winds down

We talk about the arguments and legal tactics used by Trump's defense team in the Senate impeachment hearings, as well as the effects of the John Bolton leaks.

Air Date: January 31, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:02
Gov. John Carney presents his $4.6 billion spending plan to state lawmakers in Dover Thursday morning. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Money

Big on improving infrastructure, Carney makes $4.6 billion Delaware budget proposal

Flush with revenue, Delaware Gov. John Carney presents a spending plan to lawmakers that increases the budget by 4% over the current year.

5 years ago

In this file photo, former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed talks to reporters after his arrest on theft, bribery, corruption and other charges. (Diana Robinson/WITF)
Community

Longtime former Harrisburg mayor dies at 70

Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed, who served for almost three decades but was later sentenced to probation for accumulating products he bought with public money, has died.

5 years ago

House Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, addresses the House chamber after taking the oath of office Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 in Harrisburg. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital

As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.

5 years ago

Listen 1:38
(Jennifer Husar)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs legislation exempting disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that exempts disabled veterans from paying fees to obtain a beach buggy permit in New Jersey.

5 years ago

In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Matthew Elliot, center, and other supporters of flavored vaping products protest at the state house in Trenton, N.J. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Health

New Jersey law bans sale of flavored vaping products

Gov. Phil Murphy and the bill's sponsors say the flavors are meant to hook young people, who are using the products in increasing numbers.

5 years ago

Mercedes, a domestic worker and member of the Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance, speaks to reporters outside of the City Council chambers on Oct. 31 following the Law and Government Committee's passage of the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. (Emily Neil/AL DÍA News)
Courts & Law
Broke in Philly

What comes next for Philadelphia’s domestic workers?

A key factor in the enforcement of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be ensuring that all workers are confident in the reporting process.

5 years ago

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