
Politics & Policy
A N.J. Assembly committee approved bills to give residents better access to affordable housing information, and keep renters from getting evicted.
3 hours ago
Listen 1:15Montgomery County releases Community Health Assessment report
The results and ongoing conversations will inform county officials’ work on a Community Health Improvement Plan.
4 hours ago
Dan Meuser — one of Trump's strongest allies in the commonwealth — held a town hall-style event to show “appreciation” to Black Philadelphia voters who shifted to support him.
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Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
The White House says the department would not close completely right now. It is to retain certain critical functions, like managing federal student loans and Pell grants.
12 hours ago
If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.
1 day ago
Listen 1:09‘A devastating impact’: Leaders say federal cuts will worsen food insecurity in Bucks County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it was cutting two programs that provide a total of $1 billion in funding nationwide to address food insecurity.
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Listen 1:04Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate
Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.
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Listen 1:02Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh
The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.
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Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump
Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.
2 days ago
Listen 0:57Parker budget plan details Vision Zero, Parks, Market East spending
The city would boost spending on roads, libraries, and immigrant defense, among other areas.
2 days ago
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.
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Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries
Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.
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The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools over its DEI policies, more.
Air Date: March 18, 2025
Listen 52:00The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.
2 days ago
‘Segregated facilities’ are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts
The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s.
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