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A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

6 hours ago

Headshots of Lucia Simonelli and Bob Harvie side-by-side.
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress

Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.

1 day ago

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People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site

Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.

2 days ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Delaware
Government Accountability
Immigration

Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons

The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.

2 days ago

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Nicole Poore speaking with Quincy Allen during the luncheon.
Business
Delaware
Employment
Government Accountability

‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

3 days ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Gov. Shapiro raises record $10 million in reelection race, eclipsing presumptive GOP competitor Stacy Garrity

A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.

4 days ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
Government Accountability
International
Military

Some Pa., Del., N.J. lawmakers call for invoking the 25th Amendment in response to Trump’s Iran threat and deadline

Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.

4 days ago

Isaiah Thomas looks on
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Latest effort to change Philly’s ‘resign-to-run’ rules no longer to be included on May’s primary ballot

The ballot question, which could have allowed lawmakers to keep their seats while running for state or federal office, will no longer be part of May’s primary vote.

5 days ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Delaware
Immigration
Policing

Delaware leaders launch ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign, urging immigrant communities to prepare for ICE encounters

The effort includes multilingual resources outlining what to do if approached by federal agents, including the right to remain silent, refuse searches and ask for a lawyer.

1 week ago

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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
Studio 2
Economy
International
Military

Trump addresses the nation on Iran

President Trump's speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.

Air Date: April 2, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
Sen. David McCormick (left) and FBI director Kash Patel
Addiction
Pennsylvania

FBI Director Kash Patel joins Allentown roundtable on fentanyl hosted by Sen. McCormick

About 1,400 opioid overdose deaths were reported in Pennsylvania last year, a 60% drop from pandemic-era averages.

1 week ago

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People sitting in the audience during a town hall meeting.
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Cheltenham to begin interviews for next police chief and kick off search for township manager

The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners expects to hire a new police chief sometime around July.

1 week ago

Studio 2
National
New Jersey
Politics

Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals

New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.

Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:41
NIH director Jay Bhattacharya (left) listens as Sen. Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Sen. McCormick, NIH director tour Penn medical sciences laboratory amid NIH funding crisis

The visit comes as questions swirl around the future of NIH funding. Sen. Dave McCormick said he would oppose any new cuts.

1 week ago

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Kratom products at Murphy Smoke Shop
Delaware
Public Health

Delaware lawmakers offer competing bills to regulate kratom, an opioid-like herbal supplement

Critics say kratom is dangerous and addictive, but others say it’s effective for withdrawing from opiates and pain relief.

1 week ago

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