Politics & Policy
‘A modest start’: New Castle County passes zoning rules for regulating massive data centers
The new requirements don’t apply to data center projects already in the works in New Castle County.
4 months ago
Listen 0:49Top Parker aide Sinceré Harris to step down as Philadelphia’s chief deputy mayor
Harris, who helped lead Mayor Parker’s historic 2023 campaign, has accepted a new job in private practice.
4 months ago
Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.
4 months ago
Listen 0:56SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget
The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.
4 months ago
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
5 months ago
Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was born in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro has requested U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate his death.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08Philly-area House members vote on Trump’s Iran war powers along party lines
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, joined other House Republicans in voting against limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.
5 months ago
Listen 0:47Montgomery County prohibits ICE from using county property for civil immigration enforcement
The legislation specifies that county facilities are off-limits for federal civil immigration enforcement, “preventing an unwanted federal invasion,” said Jamila Winder.
5 months ago
Listen 1:12Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Trump says he'll nominate in Noem's place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
5 months ago
Pa. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick vote against effort to rein in Trump on Iran war
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat in the Senate to vote against scaling back the war in Iran.
5 months ago
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence are changing modern warfare and raising a new batch of ethical questions. What risks come with AI? Who decides the limits?
Air Date: March 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Philly 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.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13Philadelphia 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.
5 months ago
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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