
Politics
Battle over Pa.’s congressional district map begins in federal court in gerrymandering case
A group of Pennsylvania voters are calling for a new map before the 2018 midterm elections.
7 years ago
Plan targeting bullet-proof barriers at Philly stop and gos fiercely opposed, pushed back
“Our safety is in your hands, our lives are in your hands,” said Adam Xu, chairman of Asian American Licensed Beverage Association.
7 years ago
Meehan seeking tax legislation changes on energy credits, medical deductions
U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan expects to vote for the Republican tax overhaul, but he wants changes to encourage clean energy investment and preserve deductions for medical expenses.
7 years ago
Listen 3:55In eastern Pa. senate districts, incumbents feel safe, but many voters feel out of the loop
On the eastern border of Pennsylvania, north of the Philadelphia suburbs, a cluster of state Senate districts appear — at first glance ...
7 years ago
Quick firing not an option in political sex-misconduct cases
When sexual misconduct allegations surface in the private sector, a boss can say, "You're fired." In the political world, it's never that simple.
7 years ago
Christina school closure plan met with concerns, resentment
Gov. John Carney's quest to improve high-poverty, low-performing Wilmington schools crystallized this week but not with a lots of criticism from parents.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Pa. lawmakers propose more transparency for state government’s rules on sexual misconduct
In light of high-profile sexual harassment allegations, state lawmakers seek to reform how state government handles allegations concerning legislators.
7 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s 16th district, urban centers grapple with dominant outside interests
In the interactive slider above, the city of Reading can be seen as an appendage thinly sewn to the top of Pennsylvania’s 16th ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:27The future of the popular Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, remains uncertain. Congress is fighting over how to pay for the ...
7 years ago
Listen 17:00No regrets, Chelsea Manning tells Penn audience
Seven years ago, newspapers around the country published details of the explosive cables released by WikiLeaks after Chelsea Manning provided the trove of U.S. Army documents.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers floating stringent budgeting bill to save money
Several Republican state senators plan to introduce legislation that would require Pennsylvania to use zero-based budgeting—a standard specifically designed to save money.
7 years ago
Christina district, state working on proposal to close 3 schools
Christina School District is considering a plan to close three Wilmington elementary schools and expand two others in the city, according to a confidential memo.
7 years ago
‘I could do with less material’: Philly comedy troupe dumps Trump
1812 Productions' 12th annual "This Is The Week That Is" comedy show opens this week in Philadelphia. The "year-in-revue" production will not parody the president.
7 years ago
Judge halts Pa.’s attempt to take funds from insurer
This is the second year Pennsylvania lawmakers have tried to take surplus money from the Joint Underwriting Association to help balance perennial budget gaps.
7 years ago
The shifting media landscape of the Trump era
Guests: Cory Doctorow, Andy Kroll, Meg James There are a lot of changes in the media these days. We’ll begin to ...
Air Date: November 28, 2017
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