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Politics & Policy

Vic Carstarphen leads Democratic primary for Camden mayor

With no Republican challenger, Camden’s Democratic primary is tantamount to the general election.

1 year ago

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary race for N.J. governor

The former federal prosecutor and congresswoman beat a crowded field that featured mayors, the former state Senate president, the teacher's union president and a congressman.

1 year ago

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Jack Ciattarelli addresses supporters
Politics & Policy

Ciattarelli claims GOP nomination for New Jersey governor for a second time

The former assemblyman bested former radio talk show host Bill Spadea after leading the race in polling for the entire campaign season.

1 year ago

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Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.
Courts & Law

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers.

1 year ago

A man speaking into a megaphone at the protest
Community
Billy Penn

Road closures, rallies and routes: What to know about Philly’s June 14 ‘No Kings’ protest

This Saturday, Philadelphia will host one of the largest anti-Trump protests in the country as part of the “No Kings” project.

1 year ago

Jack Ciattarelli and Jon Bramnick speak
Politics & Policy

Primary day in New Jersey governor’s race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

There's a six-way race among Democrats for their party's nomination. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli faces four primary challengers.

1 year ago

A traveler pushes a luggage cart through the international arrivals area at the international airport in Los Angeles
Politics & Policy

Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know

The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.

1 year ago

Hillary Clinton speaks
Politics & Policy

Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters

Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”

1 year ago

Mikie Sherrill hugs a voter
Politics & Policy

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor’s race tests Democrats’ efforts to win back Latinos

The election highlights the challenges in traditionally blue areas where the party’s decline in this racial demographic has been more pronounced than in battleground states.

1 year ago

Matt Meyer teaching a class in a school room
Education

‘Politically viable’: Commission approves new framework for Delaware school funding formula as bigger decisions loom

The Public Education Funding Commission still has to determine how to weigh additional funding to schools for low-income students and English language learners.

1 year ago

Michael Nutter looks into the camera
Arts & Entertainment

Portrait of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wins national award

The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.

1 year ago

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Gas prices are shown on a Sheetz billboard, with prices listed as $4.19 a gallon.
Courts & Law

Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights

A Black worker who was let go from his job in Pennsylvania claimed he was fired after working there for a month because of a previous felony drug conviction.

1 year ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rejects Republican bid to bar some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania

The justices acted on an appeal filed by the Republican National Committee, the state GOP and the Republican-majority election board in Butler County.

1 year ago

Studio 2
Education

Studio 2 Extra: Fmr. Penn chair Scott Bok on fight for university's soul

Former Penn Board Chair Scott Bok on the fallout from the 2023 campus protests, the antisemitism probes, and Wall Street's outsized influence on universities.

Air Date: June 6, 2025 1:00 pm

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Jack Ciattarelli, Jon Bramnick, David Cruz and Bill Spadea speaking
Politics & Policy

What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete on Tuesday for the chance to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Voters will also pick nominees for the state General Assembly.

1 year ago

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