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Elections
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Pennsylvania

Chester County pledges to ‘make it right’ as it navigates fallout from poll book error

Although an outside investigation determined “human error” caused the Election Day mistake, some in Chester County are demanding consequences.

7 months ago

President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington.
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Elections
National
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President Trump’s push to ‘nationalize’ elections

After reviving his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, President Trump is now urging Republicans to, in his words, “take over voting” and "nationalize elections.”

Air Date: February 4, 2026 12:00 pm

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El gobernador Matt Meyer pronunció su discurso
Delaware
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El gobernador de Delaware, Meyer, promete limitar el crecimiento del presupuesto en su discurso sobre el estado del estado

Meyer dijo que quiere crear más viviendas asequibles en todo el estado y criticó duramente los altos precios de la energía.

7 months ago

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Delaware
Public Health
Taxes

Delaware’s proposal to raise taxes on tobacco could disproportionately affect low-income residents, policy experts argue

Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.

7 months ago

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Government
Infrastructure
National

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.

7 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Government
Pennsylvania

Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.

7 months ago

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Studio 2
Politics
Protests

The politics of gun ownership

Guns are often portrayed as a symbol of conservative identity. Yet, as NPR reports, gun ownership and training have been rising among people with liberal political views.

Air Date: February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

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History
Philadelphia

Federal judge tours President’s House Site, confirms slavery exhibit panels were not damaged

The judge said she didn’t find concerns about the slavery-focused panels removed from the Philadelphia historic site last month. Advocates say they were "desecrated."

7 months ago

Listen 1:14
Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

Trump administration buys Berks County warehouse for potential use as ICE detention center

The Trump administration has previously eyed the facility in Upper Bern Township as a site for an immigration detention center.

7 months ago

From left, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Dave Oxman, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Rep. Morgan Cephas
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Sharif Street pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race

Candidates Dave Oxman and Ala Stanford loaned to their campaigns ahead of the May 19 primary, which now includes 13 candidates.

7 months ago

New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

N.J. Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills

New Jersey customers’ electric bills increased by as much as 20% last summer. They could rise again this year.

7 months ago

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Infrastructure
National
Taxes

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

Congress has passed half this year’s funding bills, and that means several important federal agencies and programs continue to operate.

7 months ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Elections
New Jersey

N.J. election 2026: New state law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries

Voting is underway in the 11th Congressional District to replace Mikie Sherrill, who resigned after becoming governor.

7 months ago

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State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, left, and state Rep. Perry Warren, right, stand at a podium
Environment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers push for new clean up law, a year after Upper Makefield pipeline leak

The legislation comes as Mt. Eyre residents continue to grapple with the Sunoco pipeline leak that contaminated six wells with jet fuel.

7 months ago

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Crime
Government Accountability
Public Safety

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The files include some of the several million pages of records officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December.

7 months ago

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