Politics
Councilman indicted on union corruption charges introduces contractor review bill
Bobby Henon did not attend Council because of his arraignment but Councilman Bill Greenlee introduced the bills on his behalf.
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Today, Marty and her guests discuss President Trump's combativeness with his own intelligence agencies, the power struggle in Venezuela, and peace talks with the Taliban.
Air Date: January 31, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Federal workers stock up at Philly food pantry as they wait for paychecks
Food insecurity is still gripping federal workers in Philly as they wait for their paychecks and brace for the possibility of another shutdown.
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Feds: Former ZBA head embezzled from nonprofits
James Moylan, former head of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, was indicted Tuesday by federal authorities on embezzlement charges.
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Issue advocacy groups say N.J. ‘dark money’ bill unfairly targets their private donors
Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a bill that would require “dark money” groups that support political candidates or causes to disclose their donors.
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‘Bridgegate’ co-conspirator to be resentenced next month
Bill Baroni is scheduled to appear in court in Newark on Feb. 26, according to an order filed by a federal judge last week.
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Roger Stone pleads not guilty in D.C. federal court following Florida arrest
Stone was arrested Friday in South Florida but the grand jury that indicted him operates in the nation's capital, so he could eventually face trial in Washington.
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N.J. plan for raising minimum wage to $15 headed for final votes
Most hourly N.J. workers could be earning at least $15 by 2024 under a plan nearing final votes.
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N.J. contractor pleads guilty to union bribes linked to Local 98 probe
The charges are linked to a years-long federal probe into the operations of Local 98, Philadelphia’s powerful electricians' union.
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From Mao to Mozart: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 80-year relationship with China
Despite the U.S. and China's complex and often tense relationship, why has the bond between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra has endured for almost 80 years?
Air Date: January 28, 2019
Listen 12:50Advocates sue Shore town over beach access
An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access.
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Food bank: Shutdown hit prison workers especially hard
Pennsylvania is home to nine federal prisons, and a lot of the guards and other staff have been working without pay.
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Trump reopens government operations as FAA reports ‘sick leaves’ causing flight delays
As LaGuardia and Newark airports are hit with takeoff delays due to ‘sick leave,’ president announces government operations will resume until Feb. 15.
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Trump confidant Roger Stone indicted on 7 counts related to 2016 election attack
Stone's next court appearance is expected to be in Washington although it isn't clear when.
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Emotional testimony as $15 minimum wage for N.J. passes first legislative stage
A key legislative committee approved a bill that would raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $10 later this year and put the state on a path to having the wage reach $15 by 2024.
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