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Philadelphia Planned Parenthood centers say services are at risk following Medicaid cuts
The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law last July, blocks Medicaid funding to facilities that perform abortions.
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Philadelphians can visit the city’s museums for reduced rates this year after $7.6 million in grants
The William Penn Foundation will provide $7.6 million to help Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities visit several organizations.
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Listen 0:53The state spent $4 million to remove hazards at 30 homes. There’s only enough cash left to do work at a tiny fraction of contaminated properties.
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Listen 2:51Philly on short list to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.
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Listen 1:13Current state laws against panhandling are not in effect because of First Amendment concerns by civil rights groups.
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Listen 0:56Philadelphia pension system to be fully funded by 2032; officials hail progress as a success
Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.
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Listen 1:01As Congress weighs Trump’s Iran war powers, here’s where Philly-area lawmakers stand
A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, said the congressman was “still reviewing the text” of the war powers resolution.
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Where things stand after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
The first U.S. military deaths have been reported. Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations.
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Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality
Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.
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Listen 2:02The proposed City Council bills could benefit renters afraid of speaking out about their living conditions, fair housing advocates say.
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Listen 1:21Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.
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Listen 1:15SEPTA to install AI cameras on trolleys to catch parking violations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the first city in the country to employ this enforcement approach on trolleys or light rail.
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Philadelphia is set to spend big on U.S. 250th celebrations
A new city controller report states the events could contribute between $1.3 to $2.5 billion to the city’s economy.
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Restorative justice advocates in Philadelphia are rethinking accountability beyond incarceration
Restorative justice is rooted in an empathetic, comprehensive and more solution-based approach to addressing criminal behavior.
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Listen 1:42While dozens protested at City Hall, members of the group Philly Iranians said they are “concerned” for family members in Iran and “hopeful” that the regime will fall.
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