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Politics & Policy

Left: President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Right: President Trump and President Putin (Photo Credit: AP News)
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National
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Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable

Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.

Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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Poll workers Maria Moreira, Lincoln High School class of ’23 (left) and senior Victorya Santos at work in the school’s gymnasium
Elections
Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Commissioners and voting advocates celebrate poll workers and launch effort to recruit next generation

Events throughout the city will honor the “unsung heroes” who help elections run smoothly and recruit more young people to work the polls.

6 months ago

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A man walks into a polling place at a Hoboken Fire Department firehouse during Election Day
Elections
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

6 months ago

Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Employment
Philadelphia
Policing

Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers

The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.

6 months ago

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Philadelphia residents write questions they have about SEPTA funding
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics
Transportation

‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Pennsylvania leaders discuss budget hang-ups at Northeast Philly open house as SEPTA deadline expires

As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.

6 months ago

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Federal agents standing in the street with D.C. police
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police

State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.

6 months ago

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Mike Castle smiles
Delaware
Government
Politics

Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

6 months ago

Bucks County residents hold signs at a SEPTA funding rally
Government
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Bucks County Democrats, elected officials urge state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline

Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.

6 months ago

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Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Delaware
Government
Government Accountability

‘Restore faith’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation creating an independent Inspector General Office

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

6 months ago

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Offshore turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Government Accountability

Controversial Delaware offshore wind project in jeopardy as Trump administration pulls back on clean energy plans

Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.

6 months ago

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Newark Democrat Madinah Wilson-Anton
Delaware
Government
Housing
Taxes

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers pass bills to help with massive residential property tax hike after fights and name-calling

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

6 months ago

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a sign at a SEPTA rally reads SAVE SEPTA!
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA funding still in limbo despite Pennsylvania Senate approval of budget amendment

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.

6 months ago

A woman speaks at a podium during the meeting, with other people lining up behind her for their turn.
Government
Immigration
New Jersey

Princeton town council adopts resolution supporting state passage of Immigrant Trust Act

About two dozen members of the New Jersey immigrant rights group Resistencia en Acción cheered and called for greater immigrant protections.

6 months ago

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Former judge Pat Dugan at a forum hosted by the Human Rights Coalition for Philadelphia Democratic candidates for DA on March 11, 2025.
Elections
Philadelphia

Former Democratic challenger Pat Dugan is now Republican challenger in race for Philadelphia district attorney

Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.

6 months ago

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President Donald Trump looks on
Government
National
Policing

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

“We’re going to take our capital back,” President Donald Trump declared, adding he would also be “getting rid of the slums.”

6 months ago

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