Politics & Policy
$36 million federal grant to help reduce homelessness in Philadelphia
The HUD funds will support existing programs working to provide housing and other assistance through the city’s Office of Housing Services.
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Putin’s nuclear threats and the information war
Will Vladimir Putin resort to nuclear or chemical weapons as the war drags on? And, what are the tactics being used by both sides to win the information war?
Air Date: March 18, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
The bill suspends normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
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New Jersey is open, but Ukrainian refugees likely to stay in Europe
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has put out the welcome mat for Ukrainian refugees, but the White House says most refugees have expressed a desire to stay in Europe.
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Russian media: Arrest of WNBA star Griner extended to May 19
Russia's Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.
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Oz vows to renounce Turkish citizenship if elected senator
Until Wednesday, Oz said he’d keep his dual citizenship so he has legal power in Turkey to make health care decisions for his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother.
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Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people
The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.
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Ask Governor Murphy: Submit your question
WHYY, WBGO, and WNYC present “Ask Governor Murphy” — a live, monthly call-in show during which Gov. Murphy answers your most pressing questions.
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Philly leaders say reason for Lamb endorsement is simple: ‘He campaigned’
City party members heard speeches from all three primary candidates. Lamb won the vote ‘overwhelmingly,’ Democratic leader Bob Brady said.
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Philly restaurants express frustration with ‘streetery’ regulations
Streeteries have been a godsend for restaurants during these two last years of the pandemic, but owners aren’t happy with proposed new rules.
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N.J. to study environmental impacts of offshore wind projects
New Jersey officials will commission studies on the environmental impact of offshore wind energy projects on animals as large as whales a ...
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Glimmers of hope seen at talks as Russia’s onslaught goes on
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, went before Congress via video and pleaded with America for more weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying: "We need you right now."
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Biden sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine
Nearing the three-week mark in an escalating war, Zelenskyy is using the world's leading legislative bodies as a stage to implore allied leaders to stop the Russian invasion.
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N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
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Pennsylvania is revising its environmental justice policy. Here’s what’s changing
Pennsylvanians have until May to comment on the state’s policy for engaging with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
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