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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
National

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

At the FBI, Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureau’s mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century.

6 days ago

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Delaware
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Race & Ethnicity

Delaware Latino entrepreneurs gather at Legislative Hall to connect with lawmakers and strengthen community ties

Dozens of Latino entrepreneurs gathered in Dover to meet Delaware lawmakers, network and highlight the growing presence of Latino businesses.

6 days ago

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Progressive leaders publicly endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb in his race for Congress at Philadelphia City Hall.
Philadelphia
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Philly progressive groups endorse Rep. Chris Rabb for Congress as Dave Oxman drops out and endorses Ala Stanford

The endorsements help state Rep. Chris Rabb solidify his place as a progressive outsider in the race for a mostly Democratic district.

7 days ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Delaware
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Housing

Advocates call for more support for Wilmington renters during Mayor Carney’s budget speech

Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs.

7 days ago

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Councilmember Jamie Gauthier at street renaming
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council member moves to rezone closing schools to curb developer interest in valuable land

Jamie Gauthier wants to rezone schools to limit redevelopment of school buildings, arguing their land value is driving decisions instead of students’ needs.

7 days ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Dave Sunday
Government
Pennsylvania

‘Real world consequences’: Gov. Shapiro, AG Sunday join school discussion on AI after recent explicit deepfake scandals

Parents of victims of explicit AI-generated images called for better responses from school districts.

1 week ago

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911 on a phone screen
Government
Pennsylvania

Delaware County completes $38 million upgrades of 911 radio system

In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system.

1 week ago

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin stares to the left
National
Pennsylvania

Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate with Fetterman’s ‘yes’ vote

The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm Mullin next week.

1 week ago

Mahmoud Khalil talks to media
Immigration
International
Social Justice

An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump’s crackdown on campus activism

Mahmoud Khalil was the first person whose arrest became publicly known during the crackdown on noncitizens who publicly criticized Israel and its actions in Gaza.

1 week ago

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Government
National

SAVE America Act: What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

The bill would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls.

1 week ago

EMR Recycling in Camden
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Politics

Scrap metal safety bills advance through N.J. Assembly committee

The bills would require facilities like the EMR scrapyard in Camden to take fire safety precautions and come under new state regulation.

1 week ago

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Prisons Commissioner Michael Resnick
Employment
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Philadelphia prisons report a boost in staffing as Council considers new oversight board

More corrections officers should give incarcerated people more time outside their cells and reduce costly mandatory overtime for prison staff.

2 weeks ago

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Studio 2
International
Military

Will the war with Iran fracture the Trump coalition?

Some prominent MAGA voices are calling Trump's decision to go to war with Iran a betrayal. The isolationist vs. interventionist debate on the Right.

Air Date: March 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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PlanPhilly
Energy
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker budget plan could fund more library heating and air conditioning fixes next year

Philadelphia relies on libraries as heating and cooling centers, but they frequently close due to heat or air conditioning issues.

2 weeks ago

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Houses in Bridgeton, N.J.
Housing
New Jersey
Real Estate

New Jersey affordable housing plans deadline arrives. Here’s what happens next

Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces.

2 weeks ago

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