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Summer Brings No Break For Simmering Political Debate

The big issue is education funding, or lack thereof.

2013/06/16

(Gov. Chris Christie, in file photo. Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/ Getty Images)

NJ Democrats Too Divided To Press Gov. Christie On Guns

New Jersey Democrats have an election-year issue that could make Gov. Chris Christie squirm — but they’ve been too divided so far to use it to their advantage.

2013/05/05

Philadelphia City Controller Candidates Blast Each Other During Hour-Long Debate

It has been an angry contest where incumbent Alan Butkovitz is being challenged by Brett Mandel and Mark Zecca.

2013/05/05

Voting booths (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Deadline To Register For Pa. Primary Fast Approaching

April 22nd may seem far away, but it gives voters just 20 days to get those applications in.

2013/04/02

Governor Christie Picks Up Latino Group Endorsement

Republican Gov. Chris Christie has picked up the endorsement of a major Latino group that backed Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine in the last election.

2013/02/28

Analysis: The Attorney General Vs. The Governor In Pennsylvania

This past week brought major developments in the local political scene.

2013/02/16

Penn Gets $25M Gift For Politics, Economics Departments

The University of Pennsylvania has received $25 million to create a new home for its departments of political science and economics.

2013/02/04

(A sign outside a Penndot office advertises the availability of voter ID cards which the law, later delayed, would have required on Election Day. File photo by John Ostapkovich)

Watchdog Group Releases Results Of Election Day Survey On Voter ID Law

The voting rights watchdog, Committee of Seventy, released the results of its Election Day survey on Voter ID.

2013/01/27

Analysis: Most Americans Optimistic About Obama’s Second Term

As the President gets sworn in to a second term on Monday; a take on the pulse of the American public

2013/01/19

Christie: Relationship With Senate Pres ‘Fine’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he still loves state Senate President Steve Sweeney despite the Democrat’s assertion that Superstorm Sandy provided political cover for his failed economic policies.

2013/01/09

113th U.S. Congress Sworn In; Boehner Re-Elected

The 113th Congress convened on Thursday, with its newest members being sworn in. In addition, they also re-elected John Boehner as the Speaker of the House.

2013/01/03

(New Jersey governor Chris Christie. Credit: Andrew Burton/ Getty Images)

Analysis: Decision Time Approaching For Christie

This has been a busy year for the governor of New Jersey, but there may be some tension-filled times ahead.

2012/11/26

Book Captures ‘Mark Twain’s Tale Of Today’

Many people quote Twain, says Donald Tiffany Bliss, but few understand how influential he was as an author, commentator and provocateur.

2012/11/18

Supporters Of Hudson River Tunnel Between NJ And NYC Hold Rally

New Jersey US Sen. Menendez Gets 2nd Term, Beats Kyrillos

New Jersey voters are sending U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez back to Washington for another six-year term.

2012/11/06

Judge orders NE Phila. polling place to cover Obama mural (credit: PA GOP)

Judge Orders Obama Mural Covered At Northeast Philadelphia Polling Place

Local Republicans went to court to have a judge order a mural of President Obama covered up at the Ben Franklin Elementary School polling place in the Northeast.

2012/11/06

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