
Politics
New deal keeps open facility that detains immigrant families
The U.S. government has quietly reached a new agreement to keep open a 2,400-bed detention facility used to detain immigrant mothers and children.
7 years ago
Delaware Dems accuse two GOP politicians of election law violations
Republican candidates for state Senate, treasurer coordinate campaigns with political action committees, Democratic Party alleges.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmaker Mike O’Brien of Philadelphia Philly dies at 64
A six-term Democratic state representative from Philadelphia has died of a suspected heart attack. The daughter of Rep. Mike OR ...
7 years ago
‘Visionary, not reactionary’: Artists take political commentary to streets and skies
A public art project called "The 50 State Initiative" features more than 100 billboards that touch on a variety of social issues and topics, from immigration to guns.
7 years ago
Proposed U.S. change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids
The proposal calls for looking at use of food stamps, federal medical assistance and housing assistance when weighing an immigration application.
7 years ago
Wagner vows to ‘stomp’ on Wolf’s face with golf spikes in Pa. gubernatorial race
Pennsylvania’s Republican candidate for governor has released a video of himself saying he wants to “stomp” on the sitting ...
7 years ago
Wolf administration adds funds for families hit by opioid crisis
The state plans to spend more to help families impacted by the opioid epidemic raise children.
7 years ago
Does religion dictate politics, or visa versa?
Guest: Michele Margolis It is conventional wisdom in American politics that Christian voters gravitate to the GOP ...
Air Date: October 12, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Delaware teachers union president resigns after sexist, racist blog posts unearthed
The president of the Delaware teachers union resigned Wednesday night, just hours after WHYY reported about sexist, racist, and other inflammatory remarks on his former blog.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Wolf leads Wagner in large donations in Pa. governor’s race — a breakdown
About a month before Election Day, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has raised significantly more money than Republican challenger Scott Wagner ...
7 years ago
Pa. legislature votes to give incumbent judges a break on signature requirements
Supporters argue that district judges tend to make more personal enemies than other officials.
7 years ago
Kavanaugh debuts on Supreme Court, pledging to be a ‘team player’
Trump, however, began the ceremony with a sharp partisan rebuke.
7 years ago
‘Believe women, until it’s time to stop’: Republican senators celebrate in ‘SNL’ open
This week's Saturday Night Live imagined the locker room talk among Senate Republicans on a day that marked a big victory for conservatives.
7 years ago
Trump celebrates Kavanaugh win
When it was official, Trump delivered a double thumbs-up from his desk. Several aides applauded.
7 years ago
Montco congressional hopefuls square off
Democrat Madeleine Dean and Republican Dan David debate in Eklins Park
7 years ago