
Politics
Advocates sue Shore town over beach access
An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access.
6 years ago
Food bank: Shutdown hit prison workers especially hard
Pennsylvania is home to nine federal prisons, and a lot of the guards and other staff have been working without pay.
6 years ago
Trump reopens government operations as FAA reports ‘sick leaves’ causing flight delays
As LaGuardia and Newark airports are hit with takeoff delays due to ‘sick leave,’ president announces government operations will resume until Feb. 15.
6 years ago
Emotional testimony as $15 minimum wage for N.J. passes first legislative stage
A key legislative committee approved a bill that would raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $10 later this year and put the state on a path to having the wage reach $15 by 2024.
6 years ago
Democratic legislators say fixing school funding is a moral imperative
The opportunity gaps in Pennsylvania between rich and poor, black and white, are among the highest in the nation.
6 years ago
Interior proposal to limit records requests draws challenge
Advocates for a free press are challenging an Interior Department proposal to limit requests for access to public records under the federal Freedom of Information Act.
6 years ago
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
The Senate committee did not immediately confirm the subpoena. It ordinarily holds its Russia-related hearings in private.
6 years ago
Climate change is real…now what?
Today, we'll talk about how an increasing number of Americans are worried about climate change, as well as a couple of small changes being proposed to stem it.
Air Date: January 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Sen. Coons and fmr. Rep. Dent on the state of politics
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, and fmr. Rep. Republican Charlie Dent join us to talk about the tenor of politics, the shutdown, the President, and the future of governing.
Air Date: January 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Embattled Philly sheriff faces another challenger
A third candidate is running against Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams, who’s battling sexual harassment allegations.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers try out new way of assessing impact of state dollars
Pennsylvania's Independent Fiscal Office is now required to periodically create what are known as performance-based budget reports on state agencies.
6 years ago
Boys school shuts down amid fallout over Washington videos
Longer videos from wider perspectives emerged later over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
6 years ago
Philabundance sets up weekly food provisions for U.S. workers missing paychecks
A Philadelphia nonprofit is working with several organizations to set up opportunities to provide free food staples to furloughed workers.
6 years ago
Supreme Court returns to gun rights for 1st time in 9 years
The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will take up its first gun rights case in nine years, a challenge to New York City's prohibition.
6 years ago
Amid Pa. gambling expansion, questions arise about federal laws
Pennsylvania is in the middle of rolling out a slate of gambling expansions, including online gaming.
6 years ago