
Politics
Mayor Parker signs bills targeting quality of life in Kensington
The actions ban gambling devices in convenience stores, outlaw flipping devices and mandate an 11 p.m. business curfew in Kensington.
11 months ago
Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator
Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.
11 months ago
Listen 1:04Mayor Cherelle Parker nominates 9 for Philly school board, a mix of new and returning faces
Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.
11 months ago
Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial
The news comes a week after a New York appeals court reduced the amount Trump had to post as bond from nearly half a billion to $175 million — and gave him 10 days to post it.
11 months ago
Here are the 9 names Mayor Parker is nominating to sit on Philadelphia’s school board
The nominees have various career backgrounds from legal to working for NASA. The nominations head to City Council for advice and consent.
11 months ago
Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”
11 months ago
Listen 1:00‘Toxic’: Casey releases new campaign ad touting efforts on behalf of ill veterans in Pa.
Facing a war veteran challenger, Casey is highlighting his efforts to expand VA benefits to those exposed to toxic environments while serving abroad.
11 months ago
As Tammy Murphy exits N.J.’s U.S. Senate race, Andy Kim is the Democratic candidate to beat
Two other candidates remain in the race: Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, a labor leader, and Lawrence Hamm, an activist based in Newark.
11 months ago
Listen 1:21Like a Phish concert but with more grievance, this is what it’s like at a Trump rally
For many Americans, Trumpism isn't just about politics; it's a core part of their identities.
11 months ago
What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?
The group emerged in 2014 and 2015 in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan after its leaders broke away from al-Qaida and the Taliban.
11 months ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers push to find out causes of death for older adults in abuse or neglect cases
Shapiro's Department of Aging has balked at the idea raised by Republican lawmakers.
12 months ago
Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal
Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.
12 months ago
Listen 1:11N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez bows out of Democratic primary
Menendez, the Garden State’s senior senator, has left the door open to run as an independent in November.
12 months ago
Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem
You’ve probably seen Liquid Death at parties, bars, and grocery stores. Yes, the tall-boy aluminum cans with heavy metal lettering ...
Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now
The controversial law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally.
12 months ago