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Politics

Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Parker delivers quasi-victory speech in radio interview after hospitalization

Parker was quick to point out that the election is not over. She’s now focusing on her general election opponent, David Oh.

3 years ago

Christiane Amanpour
Politics & Policy

CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall

Amanpour became the network's most prominent journalist to publicly criticize the decision to host Donald Trump for a town hall in New Hampshire last week.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

The Towamencin fight to stop a sewer sale continues: Voters support a new local law that prohibits privatization

The suburban Philadelphia township is one of the many Pennsylvania communities battling the privatization of public water and sewer systems.

3 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking in front of a George Floyd mural.
Politics & Policy

Cherelle Parker’s keys to victory in Philly mayoral race: Door-knocking and individualism

With relatively low turnout, the crowded mayoral election turned into a contest of who could bring out the most voters.

3 years ago

A sign announces a polling place in Spanish
Studio 2

Election Analysis, Red Knots, Ilyon Woo’s “Master Slave Husband Wife”

One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.

Air Date: May 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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A hand holds up a phone, filming candidates onstage.
Politics & Policy

16% of Philadelphians are disabled. Here’s where mayoral candidates stand on disability issues, and how advocates are feeling

From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.

3 years ago

Councilmember Lozada reviews papers while seated at her desk in council chambers.
Health

Philly City Council members look to ban supervised injection sites in several neighborhoods

Several City Council members want to preemptively ban such sites in residential neighborhoods in certain parts of the city.

3 years ago

Senator Bill Cassidy in chair
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Politics & Policy

Senator Cassidy offers social security depletion solution. Will it see action?

Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.

3 years ago

Tulips are pictured outside Philadelphia City Hall.
Arts & Entertainment

Ideas to steal: What Philly’s next mayor could borrow from other cities to support the arts

As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.

3 years ago

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Pinocchio toy sold in souvenir shop in Cracow.
Studio 2

Why We Lie, Pa. Judicial Elections, Trivia Thursday

Why do people lie? Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer weighs in on the thrill some people get from not telling the truth. Plus, trivia and things to do.

Air Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

‘Subterfuge and manipulation’ or adapting to society? Delaware Democrats try again to pass no-excuse absentee voting

An effort to change the constitution failed in 2021. Last year, courts struck down a new law allowing mail-in balloting for anybody who wanted it.

3 years ago

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From top left: headshots of Tanya Bamford, Tom DiBello, Liz Ferry, Joe Gale, Kimerbly Koch, Neil Makhija, Noah Marlier, and Jamila Winder.
Politics & Policy

Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates

All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.

3 years ago

Listen 1:43
Philly mayoral candidates stand at podiums onstage.
Politics & Policy

WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say

Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.

3 years ago

Studio 2

Mayoral Candidate David Oh, Four-Day Workweek, Puberty and Social Media

Could we make the four-day workweek...work? Plus, Republican mayoral candidate David Oh. And a new book helps teens get through puberty without taking cues from TikTok.

Air Date: May 9, 2023 12:00 pm

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E. Jean Carroll, center, walks out of Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in New York
Courts & Law

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City on the first day of jury deliberations.

3 years ago

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