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Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts
Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.
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The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.
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Listen 1:14The Fringe Fest has ended for 2025. Here is what you were not able to see
New federal visa rules and the long arm of Philadelphia’s Licenses and Inspections thwarted productions in the Fringe.
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Listen 2:01He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.
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Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.
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Listen 1:47Unrivaled Basketball to play games in Philadelphia during 2026 season
Four of the league’s eight teams will play back-to-back games starting Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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Philadelphia looking for public input on new policing plan
The city hopes to get community buy-in on the long term plan for public safety to reduce complaints as the plan is implemented.
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Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown
Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.
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The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.
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A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans
Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.
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71 cats saved from Bensalem rescue as director faces cruelty charges
SPCA's communications and development director says the cats are receiving treatment for fleas, ear mites and respiratory infections, among other things.
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Why a Glenside veteran joined the global flotilla to get aid to Gaza
As the flotilla gains worldwide attention, Philly, Montco and Delco lawmakers have signed on to legislation that would block the U.S. from sending certain weapons to Israel.
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How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.
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Listen 3:36NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here’s what to know
Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.
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Listen 1:10Oct. 1-5: A Goth Ball in Del., an urban pumpkin patch in Philly and the Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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