
Politics
Third-party candidate Cornel West loses bid to get on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot
A federal judge is turning down third-party candidate Cornel West’s request to be put on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot.
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The self-described “lifelong Democrat” appeared on a televised voter roundtable in July. She says her comments are being taken out of context and used in support of Trump.
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Listen 1:16Democrat Anand Patel is challenging Republican incumbent K.C. Tomlinson in House District 18 in Bucks County. The race may determine which party controls the state House.
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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died
The Kennedy matriarch was one of the last remaining members of a generation that included President John F. Kennedy.
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Searching for truth: The line between fact-checking and censorship
Whether it's fact-checking a debate or a tech company tamping down on misinformation, we live in an era when truth itself is a contested concept. What should we do about it?
Air Date: October 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Philadelphia judge receives unpaid suspension for his political posts on Facebook
The court imposed the punishment against Common Pleas Judge Mark B. Cohen, who before he became a judge spent more than four decades as a Democratic state representative.
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A guide to Pa.’s U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Republicans want to take back control of the U.S. Senate. Casey, seeking a fourth term in office, is facing a former hedge fund executive.
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Biden visits Philly suburbs to campaign for Sen. Bob Casey
Casey, running against Republican David McCormick as he seeks a fourth Senate term, has a long-running relationship with the president.
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Philly area water providers applaud federal rule to replace lead pipes over next decade
President Joe Biden is expected to announce the final Environmental Protection Agency rule Tuesday in the swing state of Wisconsin.
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Listen 1:14Want to be a poll worker in N.J.? Here’s everything you need to know, from pay to required training
Here are the steps to become a poll worker in New Jersey — and how to earn more than the base salary.
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Listen 1:00Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations
Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
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Listen 1:06Pennsylvania’s governor reiterated a message of unity at a Weitzman Museum pop-up exhibit, which honors victims of last year’s attack at the Nova music festival in Israel.
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Listen 1:18Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election
The court rejected a request to block enforcement of a requirement that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date.
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Elon Musk makes appearance at Trump rally in Butler, Pa.
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO stood with the GOP nominee on Saturday where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Musk also has created a super PAC supporting Trump.
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Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."
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