Chris Stigall: Christie Wrong To Choose Politics Over Trooper's Funeral
Chris Stigall calls New Jersey Governor Chris Christie awful for choosing a Donald Trump campaign rally in Florida over the funeral of a state trooper.
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Chris Stigall calls New Jersey Governor Chris Christie awful for choosing a Donald Trump campaign rally in Florida over the funeral of a state trooper.
Chris discussed Chris Christie appearing with Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Florida, Mitt Romney endorsing John Kasich and Hillary Clinton's claim that 'we didn't lose a single person' in Libya. He talked with economist Aaron Beam about ethics and business at 7:00 and foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:20 about airstrikes against ISIS and Russia withdrawing troops from Syria.
The head of the New Jersey State Trooper's Fraternal Association is calling out Governor Chris Christie for skipping a Trooper's funeral to attend a campaign event with Donald Trump in North Carolina.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has ordered all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Monday.
Chris reviewed last night's 'Super Tuesday' results, Apple bringing its fight with the FBI to Capitol Hill and Sam Bradford's extension with the Eagles. He talked with La Salle Professor Bill Weaver about Apple at 7:00, AB Stoddard from The Hill at 7:20 about 'Super Tuesday,' and Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed soda tax.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's latest answer on his endorsement from the KKK, the first case of the Zika Virus in Philadelphia and a soda tax proposed by Mayor Jim Kenney. He talked with conservative columnist Erick Erickson at 8:20 about his refusal to support Donald Trump.
Gov. Chris Christie is attempting again to fill a long-standing vacancy on the state Supreme Court.
Gov. Chris Christie has appointed a new attorney general.
Rich discussed Chris Christie's endorsement of Donald Trump, Les Moonves thoughts on Donald Trump and the first case of Zika in Philadelphia. He also discussed Rubio's attack on Trump, Trump's response to the KKK criticism and the upsets over the Oscars. Rich spoke with Larry Ceisler regarding soda tax at 4:30pm.
Reporter and author Matt Katz says Chris Christie's endorsement of Donald Trump is motivated by sheer opportunism.
The day after the GOP front-runner received the backing of Chris Christie, the New York Daily News tore into the New Jersey governor, saying he's a "MAN WITH A KLAN" -- a reference to former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke's support of Trump.
Chris Christie's endorsement of his former rival, Donald Trump, comes four days before the crucial Super Tuesday primaries.
Chris discussed Attorney General Kathleen Kane's decision not to run for re-election, Ronda Rousey admitting she contemplated suicide, and Cardone Industries announcing they're leaving Philadelphia. He talked with Joy Pullman from the Federalist at 7:00 about why millennials are attracted to socialism, Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Kane decided not to run again and Princeton professor Robert George at 8:20 about the beliefs of Justice Antonin Scalia and how he will be replaced.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie presented his proposed spending plan to a joint session of the legislature in Trenton Tuesday.
With Chris Christie's withdrawal from the GOP Presidential sweepstakes, he returns to his full-time job as Governor of New Jersey. But one observer of Garden State politics suggests Christie could have a harder time doing his job.
Reporter and author tries to explain where Chris Christie's presidential campaign fell apart.
Chris Stigall examined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's exit from the presidential race, the comparisons between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders and the latest on former Eagle LeSean McCoy's alleged altercation with off-duty police officers. He talked with WYNC Reporter Matt Katz about Christie leaving the race at 7:20, Eliana Raggio from the Liberty USO about #HugAHero2016 at 8:00, and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey about the US Intelligence Community's World Wide Threat Assessment at 8:20.
Rich discussed Trump's over-performance in New Hampshire, Attorney General Katheen Kane's fate and Fiorina and Christie suspending their campaigns. He also discussed millennials fascination with Bernie Sanders, Mayor Nutter defending Hillary Clinton and more. Rich spoke with Michael Steele at 3:30pm and Jefferey Lord at 5:20pm.
Writer AB Stoddard says the New Hampshire Primary could preview significant problems for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Chris covered the New Hampshire Primary and Governor Tom Wolf's budget address. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 and AB Stoddard from the Hill at 7:20 about the Primary results and Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation at 7:00 about the Governor's speech on the budget. He also spoke with John Meko from the Union League about this weekend's open house at 6:50 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the fight with off-duty police officers involving former Eagle LeSean McCoy.
Chris Christie will take some time to decide whether or not to continue running for President.
Chris discusses today's voting in the New Hampshire Primary, LeSean McCoy being investigated for beating a police officer and Donald Trump slurring Ted Cruz. He talked to author Brion McClanahan at 7:20 about his book 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America and Stephen Miller at 8:20 from National Review about why Bernie Sanders connects with popular culture.
On today's show, Rich discussed Saturday night's GOP Debate, John Kasich's move to second place in the latest New Hampshire polls, unwarranted outrage over last night's Super Bowl commercials, and Marco Rubio's pancake breakfast.
Chris discussed the Super Bowl, the Republican debate and Megyn Kelly's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also discussed SNL's spoofs, Gloria Steinem and Molly Ball's thoughts on Bernie Sanders and race controversies at the Super Bowl. Chris spoke with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna at 7:00 and Ray Didinger at 8:00.
The Philadelphia region will be rewarded with sunshine, low humidity and seasonably mild temps on Friday after an excessively muggy stretch.
Haddonfield beat perennial powerhouse Toms River, 9-5, in North Jersey to secure the championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded their best pass rusher to the New York Jets. Haason Reddick is now holding out for a new contract as training camp begins, and Bryce Huff is expected to replace that production.
A police officer and K9 were injured in a crash in Trenton on Thursday, police said.
On Thursday, campaign officials talked about gun violence, which will be a key campaign issue for Harris if she secures the Democratic nomination.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said the driver accused of hitting and killing CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes turned himself into police and faces homicide charges.
Authorities are investigating the man's death as suspicious, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Malinda Hoagland, 12, died in May 2024 after a long period of what law enforcement described as in-home torture and abuse.
The Philadelphia region will be rewarded with sunshine, low humidity and seasonably mild temps on Friday after an excessively muggy stretch.
Haddonfield beat perennial powerhouse Toms River, 9-5, in North Jersey to secure the championship.
A new community thrift store in Philadelphia's Brewerytown section is giving the formerly incarcerated and people battling with addiction a chance at a fresh start.
A mother who recently gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reunited with the worker who helped her through the difficult situation.
A bullet grazed a 72-year-old woman during a shooting in South Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
Authorities are investigating the man's death as suspicious, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
A police officer and K9 were injured in a crash in Trenton on Thursday, police said.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
Haddonfield beat perennial powerhouse Toms River, 9-5, in North Jersey to secure the championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded their best pass rusher to the New York Jets. Haason Reddick is now holding out for a new contract as training camp begins, and Bryce Huff is expected to replace that production.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers and Travis Konecny agreed to an 8-year contract extension with an annual average value of $8.75 million.
There's a new Cutch in Pittsburgh.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley believes he was treated fairly in the HBO show "Hard Knocks," despite not knowing his side of the conversation with Giants management was being recorded.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
White, who signed with the Eagles in the offseason, is entering a prove-it season following an up-and-down year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bill Kelly has your latest Philadelphia weather forecast ahead of an excellent weekend.
This year's Haddonfield Little League team for boys 9 to 11 years old has accomplished what none of their predecessors have been able to.
Family members identified a body found in the Delaware River in Philadelphia as Darnell Dogan, who was out fishing on a boat before he went missing.
After President Biden dropped out of the presidential race, we were in your corner — covering every angle impacting the Philadelphia region. We’ll continue to uncover the heart behind the headline in this historic race until Election Day.