
Politics & Policy
Pa. election 2025: What are the ballot questions facing Philly suburban voters?
From preserving open space to funding local police, here's a round-up of ballot referendum questions in Chester and Montgomery counties.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told a news conference that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting.
4 weeks ago
Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session
The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.
4 weeks ago
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university
No one was currently in custody late Wednesday, though authorities were searching for a new person of interest, according to law enforcement.
4 weeks ago
New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws
The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive 50th birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump.
4 weeks ago
Philly gun dealers must post new signs warning against the ‘straw purchase’ of weapons
The regulation mandates signs be posted in all gun shops to warn shoppers that buying guns for those not allowed to have them is a crime.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in New Jersey and Virginia
In both states, Democratic candidates for governor are distancing themselves from their party’s far-left wing in campaigns focused instead on rising costs.
4 weeks ago
Should Democrats avoid using “woke” words?
A center-left think tank says Democrats should stop using "woke" words like privilege, triggering, birthing person, and unhoused to appeal to more voters.
Air Date: September 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 58:31SEPTA avoids cuts for another 2 years. Pa. agency grants request for SEPTA to use maintenance funds
PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:18In Philly, a ‘wide-open race’ to represent the nation’s most Democratic congressional district
Three state legislators and four first-time candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
4 weeks ago
Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
1 month ago
Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety
The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.
1 month ago