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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stop in Philly amid vote backlash

His decision to vote for a GOP-backed funding bill set off plans for protests. No new dates were announced.

3 months ago

People holding up signs that say 'SAVE MEDICAID'
Delaware
Government
Health Care
Politics

‘I could die’: Delaware patients, health care providers, members of Congress warn against federal cuts to Medicaid

The GOP budget plan, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, directs a House committee to find $880 million in spending cuts.

3 months ago

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Ras Baraka addressing the crowd at a rally
Elections
Immigration
New Jersey

Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?

Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.

3 months ago

State Capitol building
Business
Delaware
Economy
Taxes

‘Shakedown’: Controversial legislation changing Delaware corporate law passes state Senate with no debate

Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) at a news conference in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024 and Pat Dugan at a campaign forum hosted on March 11, 2025
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Philadelphia primary election 2025: What to know about Democratic DA candidates Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan

Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.

3 months ago

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The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Health

EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

4 months ago

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A young girl walking down the street holding onto a woman's hand
Government Accountability
Immigration
Social Justice

The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.

4 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker smiles
Housing
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mayor Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend millions on housing

Tax plan favored by business leaders faces pushback from community advocates.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump
Government
Government Accountability

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here’s why

The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump.

4 months ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces off against former judge Pat Dugan at the West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship district attorney forum on March 11, 2025.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Philly DA Larry Krasner, former judge Pat Dugan talk Trump, homicides and retail theft at candidate forum

The Democratic candidates agreed on most issues but highlighted their differences on issues like the city’s crime rate and the death penalty.

4 months ago

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the U.S. Customs House in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Economy
Philadelphia
Real Estate

How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

4 months ago

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a speed camera
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee

The bill was part of a state-sponsored test of using speed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits. Its future is now uncertain.

4 months ago

A line forms outside the Center for Architecture and Design on Arch Street
Studio 2
Business
Employment
Health Care
Medicine
Mental Health
Politics

How the pandemic changed us

On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.

Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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Matt Meyer signs his first executive order
Delaware
Government
Politics

On the record: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sounds off on court reform, port modernization and Trump

Gov. Matt Meyer talks about his priorities as he settles into his new role as chief executive of the First State.

4 months ago

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Dock at the Wilmington port
Delaware
Government Accountability
Infrastructure

Delaware Gov. Meyer wins fight with Senate Democrats over right to send own nominees for port board

The legal fight centered around whether Delaware lawmakers could ignore a governor’s request to withdraw nominations not yet Senate confirmed.

4 months ago

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