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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.

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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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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
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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?

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Congressional candidate Pablo McConnie-Saad in a blue shirt
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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.

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Sen. Cory Booker addresses a crowd
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Cory Booker, other potential presidential candidates are less coy about 2028 plans: ‘Of course I’m thinking about it’

Political strategists say it's an approach that makes sense given the wide-open 2028 field and sheer number of candidates competing for attention.

2 weeks ago

Democrat Mikie Sherrill smiles before the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
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New Jersey

New Jersey sets April 2026 special election as Sherrill resigns House seat ahead of inauguration

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday set the primary for Feb. 5 and the special general election for April 16.

2 weeks ago

Chrissy Houlahan holds papers
Studio 2
Military
National
Pennsylvania

Studio 2 Extra: Rep. Houlahan on Trump’s ‘punishable by death’ comment

Six Democratic lawmakers urged military members and intelligence personnel not to obey unlawful orders. President Trump accuses Pa.’s Houlahan, others of ‘seditious behavior.’

Air Date: November 21, 2025 1:00 pm

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Philly youth voter participation
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘They had no say’: Why Philly youth voters are showing up in historic numbers

The youngest voters are voting more – and engaging beyond elections. Nonprofits that work with them say at least some of their motivation is frustration.

2 weeks ago

Sky Roberts, brother of prominent Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, speaks
Criminal Justice
Government
Government Accountability

What to know about the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein files

Here’s a look at what’s expected to be made public, what isn’t, and a refresher on how we got to this point with the files on Jeffrey Epstein.

2 weeks ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Environment
Pennsylvania

Upper Makefield jet fuel leak prompts U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to propose pipeline safety reforms

Kristine Wojnovich's well water is contaminated from the Sunoco pipeline leak. She hopes the legislation will protect other communities at risk of contamination.

2 weeks ago

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to the media
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Pennsylvania
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Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers

The move by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday to target Pennsylvania follows similar action against California.

2 weeks ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Delaware
Housing
Taxes

‘We’re not out of the woods’: Delaware passes legislation to shore up $400M budget shortfall

The bill decouples federal and Delaware state tax code. Corporate income tax makes up about 5% of the state budget.

2 weeks ago

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Elections
Law
Pennsylvania

An investigation is underway into Chester County’s poll book snafu. Here’s what we know so far — and what happens next

A West Chester–based law firm will investigate how 70,000 third-party voters in Chester County were omitted from poll books on Election Day.

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Delaware
Housing
Taxes

Delaware lawmakers sharply question New Castle County officials in sometimes-tense property tax reassessment hearing

The hearing grew tense at times as New Castle County officials corrected a few of their answers to lawmakers.

2 weeks ago

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Donald Trump speaks
Crime
National
Politics

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

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