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Philadelphia
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Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session

The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.

5 months ago

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Law enforcement officials prepare to sweep a building
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Politics

Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.

5 months ago

FILE - Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Higher Education
LGBTQ
Politics
Religion

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university

No one was currently in custody late Wednesday, though authorities were searching for a new person of interest, according to law enforcement.

5 months ago

George Norcross
Government Accountability
Insurance
New Jersey

New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws

The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.

5 months ago

Listen 0:56
President Donald Trump looks on
Government
National
Politics

Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive 50th birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump.

5 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker next to a board reading, in Spanish and English, WARNING! Are you here to buy a gun for someone who can't buy one? This is a crime punishable with up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Stop! Think before it's too late and you become a criminal.
Gun Violence
Law
Philadelphia

Philly gun dealers must post new signs warning against the ‘straw purchase’ of weapons

The regulation mandates signs be posted in all gun shops to warn shoppers that buying guns for those not allowed to have them is a crime.

5 months ago

Listen 1:06
Republican candidate for NJ governor Jack Ciattarelli shakes a man's hand
Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in New Jersey and Virginia

In both states, Democratic candidates for governor are distancing themselves from their party’s far-left wing in campaigns focused instead on rising costs.

5 months ago

Studio 2

Should Democrats avoid using “woke” words?

A center-left think tank says Democrats should stop using "woke" words like privilege, triggering, birthing person, and unhoused to appeal to more voters.

Air Date: September 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA avoids cuts for another 2 years. Pa. agency grants request for SEPTA to use maintenance funds

PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.

5 months ago

Listen 1:18
Dwight Evans
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

In Philly, a ‘wide-open race’ to represent the nation’s most Democratic congressional district

Three state legislators and four first-time candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.

6 months ago

Former President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Delaware
Politics

Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it

The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.

6 months ago

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings
Delaware
Public Health
Technology

Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety

The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.

6 months ago

A person speaking at a podium during the press conference
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Delaware County Democrats decry Pa. budget impasse, make final push for SEPTA funding before Senate returns

Pennsylvania’s budget is nine weeks late. Delaware County lawmakers are urging the Senate to reach a deal on funding SEPTA and schools before it’s too late.

6 months ago

Montgomery County Commissioners sit behind the commission bench
Gender
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County establishes a human relations commission

The commission will enforce nondiscrimination policies in housing, employment and public accommodations.

6 months ago

Overhead photo of a residential area
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission

If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.

6 months ago

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