Politics
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.
7 years ago
Philly is close to settling on a ‘better way’ to sell city land
Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez said the bill would inject more strategy into city land sales while streamlining the process for redeveloping public land.
7 years ago
How ‘prison gerrymandering’ could impact your voting district
The census counts prisoners in the districts where they're in incarcerated, not in their home districts. Why that's led to shifts in political power in Pennsylvania.
Air Date: October 3, 2019
Listen 12:22Former Wilmington City Council president indicted on ‘profiteering’ charges
Theo Gregory, the ex-City Council president, has been indicted after accusations he earmarked $40,000 for a nonprofit he was leading after leaving office.
7 years ago
Philly councilmember pushing to spread out marijuana dispensaries
Councilmember Mark Squilla is pushing to ensure marijuana dispensaries are at least 500 feet from each other.
7 years ago
Dark skies: UN meeting reveals a world in a really bad mood
The UN is often criticized for talking a lot and not getting much done. But when it comes to eloquent talk, particularly about the future, it has always been the strongest.
7 years ago
A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.
Councilmember Allan Domb wants to create a wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians.
7 years ago
Trump’s call to Ukraine and the rising call for impeachment
Since allegations that the President had withheld aide money to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Joe Biden and his son, calls for impeachment by Democrats have been growing.
Air Date: September 25, 2019 10:00 am
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