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Chris Coons defeats challengers in Delaware’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

The incumbent successfully staved off his three Democratic challengers, besting Appelhans, Louve and Hansen.

1 week ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a press conference
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Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to U.S. Attorney’s Office over possible crimes

The judge says Krasner and one of his top aides may have committed perjury, obstruction of justice and conspiracy.

1 week ago

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A power plant in Western Pennsylvania.
Energy
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The Allegheny Front

EPA announces rollback of climate pollution rules for power plants

The announcement is the latest in a back-and-forth between Democratic and Republican administrations over whether or not to limit power plants’ greenhouse gas pollution.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia
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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections.

1 week ago

FILE - Demonstrators rally in support of transgender athletes
Elections
Government
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power

An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.

1 week ago

Brendan Boyle speaks
Government
History
Philadelphia

Keeping the party going: U.S. Rep. Boyle proposes commission to plan 250th anniversary of signing of Constitution in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Democrat says preparations for the 2037 commemoration should build on Philadelphia’s role in this year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

1 week ago

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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon speaks at a press conference at Bebashi-Transition to Hope
Elections
Government Accountability

Pa. Democrats hold ‘shadow hearing’ to discuss election integrity as legal fight over mail-in ballots wages on

The hearing also focused on Democratic concerns about the administration’s efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting and dispatching ICE to polling locations.

1 week ago

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Tracie Johnson and Kelly Sagastume are sitting at a table in the office.
Behavioral Health
Government
Incarceration
Kids
Philadelphia

For young Philadelphians in residential care, speaking up can be an act of civic engagement, ombudsperson says

The city office advocates for people in juvenile justice, child welfare and behavioral health care, teaching them their rights and helping turn their complaints into change.

1 week ago

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Studio 2
Elections
Politics
Religion

Party Switchers: Why Change Your Vote?

Have you ever changed your mind about a political issue? We’ll talk to experts about party switchers and what they could mean for the midterms.

Air Date: September 14, 2026

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Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia
Protests
Technology

‘Recipe for disaster’: Philadelphia activists urge City Council to pass a data center moratorium

The “No Data Centers in Philly” campaign will hold a press conference and rally at City Hall at noon on Monday.

2 weeks ago

Stacy Garrity greets Ray Tran with a handshake
Community Events
Elections
Pennsylvania

Republican candidate for governor Stacy Garrity campaigns in ‘not safe’ Philly after taking in Temple-Penn State football game

The state treasurer criticized Shapiro on taxes and transgender athletes and said state regulations are making it harder to do business in Pennsylvania.

2 weeks ago

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U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross promotes his bill at EMR in Camden
Government
New Jersey

U.S. Rep. Norcross promotes lithium-ion battery incentive bill at EMR as solution to fires

The bill would create a tax credit to help recycling companies buy battery detectors, tax battery makers and create a recycling program.

2 weeks ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Government
New Jersey
Technology

A New Jersey legislator introduced a bill to ban lawmakers from using cellphones at the Statehouse

Assemblyman Brian Bergen says the measure is needed to stop lawmakers from playing games and gambling on their phones during voting sessions.

2 weeks ago

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John Fetterman on a screen
National
Politics

Pennsylvania politicians from both sides of the aisle are front and center in Dallas for ‘Trumpapalooza’

While U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said he was there as a "pragmatic" senator, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean joined some Democrats for “counter-programming.”

2 weeks ago

A grid of headshots of four people: Adam Hamawy, Gregg Mele, Winston Jordan and Andres Jinete
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 12th Congressional District race

The 12th District covers parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.

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