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President Donald Trump talks to steel workers
Politics & Policy

Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here’s what we know

Foreign-made steel and aluminum is used in household products like soup cans and paper clips as well as big-ticket items like a stainless-steel refrigerators and cars.

3 hours ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Education

Pennsylvania announces nearly $8M in grants to expand apprenticeship programs to address teacher shortage

Low pay, difficult working conditions and high attrition rates fuel the need for teachers in Pennsylvania, education experts say.

4 hours ago

A SEPTA train on the Market Frankford line approaches Center City
Weather

‘Code Orange’ day for ozone in Philly area Wednesday due to drifting wildfire smoke

Young children, older adults and people with lung conditions such as asthma should limit their activity outside, state officials said.

5 hours ago

Crowds of people gather on the Seaside Heights New Jersey boardwalk
Courts & Law

N.J. law targets disruptive pop-up parties and inciting public brawls

A new N.J law establishes penalties for inciting a public brawl. It’s designed to stop young people from organizing pop-up parties on social media.

5 hours ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Community

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union schedules strike vote

A social media post urges members of AFSCME District Council 33 to attend a meeting at union headquarters to take a strike vote.

5 hours ago

Canadian wildfires burning
Weather

Canadian wildfire smoke: Hazy skies but air quality in Philly region remains good

The National Weather Service says that while skies may be hazy, wildfire smoke should remain aloft. Air quality at ground level remains good.

7 hours ago

Listen 5:02
outside Princeton High School
Community

Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class

Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.

7 hours ago

A Souderton Area School District board meeting about Bill Formica
Education

Here’s the latest on the ACLU’s lawsuit against Souderton Area School District

The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a temporary restraining order on behalf of three individuals who were banned from school board meetings. A judge ruled it is no longer relevant.

8 hours ago

Mayor Ras Baraka speaks to supporters and media after a court appearance
Courts & Law

Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Mayor Ras Baraka says the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite. Baraka was denied entry to Delaney Hall and arrested on May 9.

8 hours ago

A closeup of Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Trump, pushing for Ciattarelli, says New Jersey ‘ready to pop out of blue horror show’

The president, who has golf clubs around the state and frequently stays at his Bedminster property, announced his endorsement for Ciattarelli last month.

12 hours ago

driving along Coastal Route 1
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers consider legislation to overturn offshore wind project permit denial

Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.

16 hours ago

Listen 1:05
A New Jersey Transit commuter train on a rail platform in Hoboken, New Jersey
Urban Planning

NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events

The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses to improve rider experience.

17 hours ago

Listen 2:07
Tariq Trotter autographs his book at Community College of Philadelphia
Education

Roots band co-founder Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter’s new book explores childhood trauma and transformation

Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots spoke at the Community College of Philadelphia about overcoming and growing from childhood trauma.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:21
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Science

Pa. solar installers were counting on U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick to keep tax credits. Some feel ‘abandoned’ by GOP rollbacks

The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.

17 hours ago

Listen 2:23
A North American River Otter swimming
Science
The Allegheny Front

River otters in Western Pennsylvania: An environmental success story

North American river otters once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, otters largely disappeared from the state by the early 1900s.

1 day ago

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