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Pa. Congressman Dan Meuser signals possible governor bid during Philly visit, as Democrats voice frustration over federal cuts

Dan Meuser — one of Trump's strongest allies in the commonwealth — held a town hall-style event to show “appreciation” to Black Philadelphia voters who shifted to support him.

5 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (
K-12
National

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

The White House says the department would not close completely right now. It is to retain certain critical functions, like managing federal student loans and Pell grants.

5 months ago

Ghost guns
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Law
Pennsylvania

‘You cannot live freely if you are living in fear’: Delaware County Council considers ‘ghost gun’ ban

If the ordinance passes, Delaware County would join a growing number of communities in Pennsylvania who have made ghost guns illegal.

5 months ago

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people at the food bank
Government
Pennsylvania

‘A devastating impact’: Leaders say federal cuts will worsen food insecurity in Bucks County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it was cutting two programs that provide a total of $1 billion in funding nationwide to address food insecurity.

5 months ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Delaware
Health Care
Law

Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate

Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.

5 months ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh

The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.

5 months ago

Kendra Brooks speaks
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump

Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.

5 months ago

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Treehouses at center of Verna Playground
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Parker budget plan details Vision Zero, Parks, Market East spending

The city would boost spending on roads, libraries, and immigrant defense, among other areas.

5 months ago

People protesting on the street about USAID
Government Accountability
International

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.

5 months ago

The Stormwater Authority
Employment
Government
Pennsylvania

Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries

Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.

5 months ago

Rutgers University-Camden students and faculty descended on the school’s quad for a convocation celebration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Government
Higher Education

The attack on higher ed

The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools over its DEI policies, more.

Air Date: March 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump
Government Accountability
History
Immigration
Social Justice

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.

5 months ago

Exterior of the Capitol building
Elections
Pennsylvania
WITF

Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it ‘doesn’t disenfranchise’

Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.

5 months ago

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.

5 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.

5 months ago

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