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Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

2 months ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Crime
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Philadelphia

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

2 months ago

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Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick
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U.S. Appeals Court disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney

Habba became part of Trump’s legal team while he was out of office and has proven herself to be dedicated to the president’s agenda.

2 months ago

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Red knot birds walk on the beach
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Delaware
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Pennsylvania

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

2 months ago

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Looking up at the impressive building at the entrance of the State House
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey’s ‘lame duck’ session is underway at the State House in Trenton. Republicans are worried about surprise bills

Legislation considered controversial can be pushed through by the Democratic majority before the new legislative session starts in January.

2 months ago

Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Delaware
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Government Accountability

Delaware seeks applicants for the new statewide Office of Inspector General

The application period runs through Dec. 15. Ideal candidates would have investigative experience.

2 months ago

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wetlands
Delaware
Environment
Government
Outdoors

Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

2 months ago

Looking up at the impressive building at the entrance of the State House
Economy
Government
New Jersey

New laws will take effect in New Jersey in January 2026. Here’s what you need to know

Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage will increase, and Garden State drivers will pay more on toll roads and bridges.

2 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks behind a podium
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Philly shares its roadmap to reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries

The mayor and city officials shared the Vision Zero action plan, which showed a significant drop in serious injuries caused by motor vehicles.

2 months ago

Casas en New Castle, Delaware
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

La Corte Suprema de Delaware allana el camino para que los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle paguen impuestos más bajos

Los propietarios de Delaware perdieron su apuesta de obtener una ley que otorgase alivio en el impuesto de propiedad a los propietarios de viviendas.

2 months ago

Hijo de inmigrantes, Rony Baltazar-López
Delaware
Government
Immigration

Delaware lanza la Oficina de Nuevos Estadounidenses para fortalecer el apoyo a los inmigrantes

La Oficina de Nuevos Estadounidenses, recientemente creada en Delaware, coordinará recursos para inmigrantes y fortalecerá las redes de apoyo a nivel estatal.

2 months ago

U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahand, left, and Chris Deluzio, right.
National
Pennsylvania
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FBI investigates 2 Pa. Democratic lawmakers who urged military service members to ignore unlawful orders

The FBI wants to interview six congressmembers who appeared in a social media video, including two from Pennsylvania — U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio.

2 months ago

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File: A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021.
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Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

The great leaf blower debate

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Joi Washington, Mayor-elect of Media, Pennsylvania, at WHYY's studios in Philadelphia
Elections
Pennsylvania

Media Borough has a new mayor for the first time in 3 decades. Meet Joi Washington

What does Joi Washington — a transit-oriented, video game-playing millennial — have in store for "Everybody’s Hometown" in Delaware County?

3 months ago

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Congressional candidate Pablo McConnie-Saad in a blue shirt
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Former Biden climate advisor enters crowded field for Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District

Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.

3 months ago

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