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Wolf to veto abortion ban if Roe falls; Wagner won’t commit
Abortion could be a big issue in the pa gov's race as supreme court could turn issue back to the states.
6 years ago
Listen 4:10Philly updates sexual harassment policy in wake of blistering audit
The audit found the city’s current policy neither prevents, nor protects victims of sexual misconduct or harassment.
6 years ago
Listen 2:13N.J. tax incentive program under review – high cost of Camden jobs noted
State should reform how it gives job-creation tax incentives to businesses, suggests new report that underscores high price tag for Camden jobs
6 years ago
Listen 4:44Through personal experience, Philly educators teach about racial profiling
In Philadelphia, panel members tell their stories and plan to collect more accounts of racial profiling for a book.
6 years ago
Listen 3:37Meet the Libertarian candidate running for U.S. Senate in N.J.
In New Jersey race, Murray Sabrin — a veteran of several unsuccessful political campaigns, hopes to upset incumbent Dem Bob Menendez and GOP challenger Bob Hugin.
6 years ago
Listen 5:01Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site
Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.
6 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philly’s soda tax
Coalition representing soda distributors and stores selling soda continues calling on elected officials to repeal the tax.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Medical respite for homeless now open in North Philly
Serenity has a total of 20 beds for homeless men and women.
6 years ago
Listen 2:18The Phillies are back, but are their fans?
A year after finishing in last place, the Phillies enter the All-Star break in first. But they're only drawing 825 more fans per game than last season.
6 years ago
Listen 1:52Delaware prisons make strides, but staffing remains significant problem
Prison officials say they’ve made measureable progress implementing recommendations outlined in an independent review following a prison riot in 2017.
6 years ago
Listen 5:41How Philly’s neighborhoods use street festivals to compete for summer dollars
Businesses in Philadelphia try to divert locals from going down the shore, to spend a little more time in the city.
6 years ago
Listen 4:17Money race for Congress: Can suburban Republicans compete?
A look at June 30 campaign finance reports for local Congressional candidates.
6 years ago
Listen 4:01Wilmington mayor apologizes, arranges meeting with Muslim group asked to leave pool
Mike Purzycki issued an apology and is meeting with members of the Muslim community after a teacher and her young Muslim students were asked to leave a public pool.
6 years ago
Listen 2:02Philadelphia is a flashpoint for Liberian human rights advocates
The recent federal convictions of suspected Liberian war criminals in Philadelphia is fueling the demand for a war crimes court in Liberia.
6 years ago
Listen 3:50Where local lawmakers stand on fight over SCOTUS pick
The lines are drawn in the fight over President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court and the conflict is adding drama to Congressional races in our region this fall.
6 years ago
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