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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

‘Manipulative’: Delaware state senators and Gov. Matt Meyer trade insults over port board nominees

Gov. Matt Meyer sent a letter to senators after he was inaugurated, withdrawing his predecessors’ names for the port board.

5 months ago

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Search and rescue efforts around wreckage site
Community

Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation

Passengers on the flight included a group of figure skaters, their coaches and family who were returning from a camp that followed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

5 months ago

Chinatown during Lunar New Year Parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year, adult museum nights, African American Children’s Book Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 30 - Feb. 2: "The Cher Show" in Del., Art Battle in Philly and South Jersey Pops are among weekend event highlights.

5 months ago

Listen 5:32
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly

The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.

5 months ago

Outside a Pennie office
Health

Pennsylvania health insurance advocates warn ACA premiums will spike in 2026 if Congress lets tax credits expire

Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.

5 months ago

Listen 1:24
Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

5 months ago

Members of the FBI work on Orleans Street and Bourbon Street
Community

NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack

The NFL’s security chief projected confidence as New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day.

5 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Kennedy inaccurately claimed Medicaid is fully paid for by the federal government when states and federal taxpayers fund it.

5 months ago

new home on a residential street
Urban Planning

Median home prices are up in Camden — and all of New Jersey

Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.

5 months ago

Listen 1:03
A headshot of Greg Deavens
Money

Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year

There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.

5 months ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

5 months ago

Listen 0:52
Sarah McBride speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Callous, craven, and careless’: Delaware and other states brace for federal funding cuts as Trump admin drops directive

The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.

5 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni celebrates
Community

Eagles run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last season

The Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season.

5 months ago

Trump on Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.

5 months ago

Steven Gretsky posing for a photo while in uniform
Courts & Law

Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision

Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.

5 months ago

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