Politics & Policy
‘Mixed emotions’: U.S. strikes in Venezuela, capture of Maduro leave Philly region conflicted
Delaware Valley activists and lawmakers see potential for justice and danger following the U.S. military action.
2 weeks ago
What we know about a U.S. strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro and what comes next
The operation, conducted early Saturday, has left Venezuela in turmoil, with its leadership uncertain and the impact on its military still unclear.
2 weeks ago
These Delaware teens are heading to Washington as Senate youth delegates
Sussex Central senior Rafael Farrera-Juarez and Newark Charter senior Sadie Polk will represent the state, highlighting civic action close to home.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13ACA health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Americans whose premiums are skyrocketing say lawmakers don’t understand what it’s really like to struggle to get by as health costs ratchet up with no relief.
2 weeks ago
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Democrats point to a number of developments over the past year as warning signs that the Trump administration will try to interfere with the way the elections are held.
2 weeks ago
Los ingresos fiscales corporativos de Delaware estaban en riesgo debido a las disposiciones fiscales federales aprobadas en el “único gran y hermoso proyecto de ley”.
4 weeks ago
Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025
From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:45New laws will take effect in Pa. in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
A hair discrimination ban, supplemental breast cancer screenings and park ranger body cameras are among the changes that will take place.
4 weeks ago
Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames her Republican successor for their elimination.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:24Philly City Council’s big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025
The mayor’s housing plan took center stage, but lawmakers also made it easier for certain renters to move and made life easier for affordable housing developers.
4 weeks ago
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
Vice President JD Vance recently visited Allentown and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis.
4 weeks ago
The ‘One Philly Plan to End Street Homelessness’ is a partnership with Jefferson Hospital in an attempt to help thousands of homeless residents.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Montgomery County increases property taxes by 4% in 2026 budget
Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:52N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers
EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:1318,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief
The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.
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