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Cherelle Parker is on stage speaking at a podium
Government
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker announces plan to add 1,000 new beds to house people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia

The ‘One Philly Plan to End Street Homelessness’ is a partnership with Jefferson Hospital in an attempt to help thousands of homeless residents.

3 months ago

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Neil Makhija speaks at 2025 State of the County
Government
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County increases property taxes by 4% in 2026 budget

Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”

3 months ago

Listen 0:52
A parking lot with EV chargers in front of two spaces
Energy
Environment
Transportation

N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

3 months ago

Listen 1:13
A view from above of a piece of paper that says
Delaware
Health Care
Income Inequality

18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief

The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.

3 months ago

Listen 1:22
A red-brick building
Government
Pennsylvania
Taxes

Bucks County commissioners approve 8% property tax increase

The increase amounts to roughly $6 a month for residential property owners.

3 months ago

Listen 0:45
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Government
Health Care

3 GOP representatives from Pennsylvania oppose their party to force vote on extending health care subsidies

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who led the charge, blamed GOP leadership for letting the subsidies expire. His opponent says it just shows he’s worried about next year’s election.

3 months ago

Listen 1:17
Michelle Suchyj, a teacher a Maurice Pritchett Academy in Wilmington
Delaware
Neighborhoods

‘We need to go big’: Redding Consortium votes to consolidate northern New Castle schools districts into one

Advocates for one single consolidated say the less fragmented students are across New Castle County, the greater chance of student success.

3 months ago

Listen 0:57
Mike Johnson speaking to the media
Government Accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Pa. Rep. Fitzpatrick among Republicans to defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

The revolt against GOP leadership came after days of talks centered on the health care subsidies.

3 months ago

From left, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Congressman Brendan Boyle and state Sen. Nikil Saval
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Federal bill would restore billions for Chinatown Stitch and other transportation projects

Congressman Brendan Boyle has co-sponsored a measure to reverse federal cuts.

3 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Delaware
Economy
Government

Delaware to recoup more than $300M over 3 years after law on tax decoupling takes effect

Delaware’s corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the “one big, beautiful bill.”

3 months ago

Listen 0:59
President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
National
Politics

Trump’s popularity heading into 2026

President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?

Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson at a community healing event for loved ones of gun violence victims in the city’s 2nd District
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

‘Making sure we’re helping people’: Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better

Two years into his first term leading City Council, Kenyatta Johnson talks about his priorities and improving conditions for all in Philadelphia.

3 months ago

Listen 6:45
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen
Health Care
National
Personal Finance

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.

3 months ago

City Councilmembers listened to Mayor Parker's budget address
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Council passes bills on sidewalk cafes, Greyhound bus station and mobile care providers

Votes to end trash incineration and modify the resign-to-run rule were postponed.

3 months ago

FILE - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,
Government
Health Care
National

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans

The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.

3 months ago

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