Politics
Activists urge Gov. Wolf, again, to shut down the Mariner pipelines
They’re pointing to sinkholes and contaminated wells they’ve seen throughout the building process, and say they’re worried about explosions.
6 years ago
Democratic presidential debate: October edition
A look at hows the candidate's performed at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Columbus, Ohio.
Air Date: October 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46New report stacks up ‘Medicare for All’ and the ‘public option’ by cost and coverage
A new Urban Institute report prices out popular reforms like “Medicare for All” and a so-called public option. Who will they cover? What will they cost?
6 years ago
Listen 4:04The changing face of refugees in Pa. as Trump cuts arrivals
The face of refugees coming to the U.S. is changing. The places they're going is changing, too. Why is that happening and what does it look like in Pennsylvania?
Air Date: October 16, 2019
Listen 13:15What's the latest in the impeachment inquiry, what are the the legal ins-and-outs of impeachment, what constitutes a “constitutional crisis,” and what might happen next.
Air Date: October 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump Administration officials promise more jobs at Philly Shipyard
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro said two ship repair contracts will revitalize Philly Shipyard
6 years ago
One year after major audit, NJ Transit’s to-do list remains long
While the Murphy administration has addressed some of the agency’s issues, a long-term funding solution still needs to be established, among other concerns.
7 years ago
Reporter Tom LoBianco has been covering Pence since his time as Indiana governor. His new book is a detailed account of Pence's life, outlook, and relationship with Trump.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Listen 49:00At Philly book tour stop, Hillary Clinton says GOP should back Trump impeachment inquiry
During a book tour stop at the Constitution Center, Hillary Clinton said there is a “really good case” for articles of impeachment against Trump.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers want Murphy to act on $100 million for lead line replacements in schools
A 2018 ballot initiative allowed N.J. to borrow $500 million for schools, with $100 million for lead remediation. No money has gone out, two legislators say.
7 years ago
Wilmington man charged with harassment after complaint by City Council president
Dion Wilson is a frequent government critic at City Council meetings. Police say he went too far and the council president feared ‘for her safety.’
7 years ago
Listen 0:49N.J. should ban flavored e-cigarettes to curb youth vaping, task force urges
The ban was one of several recommendations made by a task force Gov. Phil Murphy created three weeks ago, as officials look for ways to curb youth vaping.
7 years ago
Philadelphia wants to ban highly polluting oils burned to heat buildings
These oils contain about 300 times higher amounts of sulfur and release more of several pollutants linked to asthma, and heart and lung diseases.
7 years ago
Judge agrees to block N.J.’s donor disclosure law
A federal judge on Wednesday agreed to hold up N.J.’s recent political donor disclosure law in response to a lawsuit brought by a think tank founded by the Koch brothers.
7 years ago
Pa. second lady Gisele Fetterman: From ‘invisible’ undocumented immigrant to loud, proud advocate
Every day, as she headed out the door for school, Gisele Barreto Fetterman’s mother would tell her that she loved her. Then she told her to be invisible.
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