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Elections
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 10. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

4 months ago

iPhones sit on display at a store
Economy
National
Taxes
Technology

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt.

4 months ago

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Delaware
Gender
Law

Delaware weighs response to U.S. Education Department memo threatening funding for low-income students over DEI programs

The U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights says federal funding is a privilege, not a right.

4 months ago

Kathy Jennings speaking at a podium
Delaware
Government Accountability

‘Junket to play with giraffes’: Del. attorney general took corporate-paid trips to resorts and enjoyed facials, safari

Lobbyists attended and paid for the conferences. Attorney General Kathy Jennings got free flights, hotel rooms, meals, side trips and pampering, but didn’t disclose gifts.

4 months ago

Matt Meyer speaks behind a podium
Delaware
Government
Politics

Delaware Gov. Meyer takes on Trump administration amid federal financial uncertainties

Delaware Gov. Meyer proposed adding tax brackets and raising fees to add new revenue to the state.

4 months ago

Voting booths set up on election day
Elections
Government Accountability
Immigration

How the House’s requirement to prove U.S. citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote

The SAVE Act compels states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof of United States citizenship."

4 months ago

Donald Trump holds a signed executive order
Environment
Government
National

Trump’s new energy order puts states’ climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor wants to make power plant owners pay for emissions, and New Jersey is considering charging polluting companies to fund toxic cleanups.

4 months ago

Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Explainers
Government
International

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.

4 months ago

Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

4 months ago

SEPTA bus
Government
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philadelphia extends SEPTA deal to provide free trips for city workers

The city’s budget proposal put the future of free SEPTA rides for city workers into question, but a new deal ensures the program will remain.

4 months ago

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Camden residents hold signs reading STOP the BURN and HOLD EMR ACCOUNTABLE
Government
New Jersey
Public Safety

Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire

EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.

4 months ago

side-by-side photos of Kenyatta Johnson holding a toy gun, and the toy gun
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids

Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.

4 months ago

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Trump raising his first at a press conference
Studio 2
Government
National

Are Republicans happy with President Donald Trump?

How are conservative voters gauging the first few months of President Donald Trump’s administration? On this episode, we discuss this with some conservative voices.

Air Date: April 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts

Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.

4 months ago

A sign in Norristown explains in Spanish your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement agents
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act

Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.

4 months ago

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