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AI and surveillance
Studio 2
Technology

AI is watching: Are we safer or sliding toward ‘1984’?

Does AI-powered surveillance make us safer? From Ring cams catching package thieves to systems claiming to detect shooters, AI security tech is rapidly advancing.

Air Date: December 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Solar panels in Oregon
Energy
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

As Trump administration moves away from solar energy, Philly doubles down with new Abes Run deal

The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.

11 months ago

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File: Election workers process mail ballots for the 2024 election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics

Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy

Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.

11 months ago

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Cars sitting in traffic on a busy street
Energy
Environment
Government Accountability
Transportation

How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

11 months ago

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Members of Montco Community Watch and Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition standing on stage
Government Accountability
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

As immigrant detentions spike, Montco activists demand transparency: ‘ICE is burning trust to the ground’

Advocates say federal immigration officials have detained many people in Norristown and have ramped up activity in Abington, Perkiomenville and Ambler, among other areas.

11 months ago

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Overhead photo of a residential area
Government
Housing
Pennsylvania
Taxes

Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026

Residents did not hold back their feelings on absorbing another tax increase. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one Drexel Hill constituent.

11 months ago

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SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Delaware
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

What to know about the administration’s plan to withhold states’ money to manage SNAP food aid

The administration says it needs the data to help spot fraud in the nation's biggest food aid program.

11 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Government
National
Pennsylvania

Fetterman among Senate Democrats targeted for backing Trump’s judicial nominees

Demand Justice has launched a weeklong advertising campaign against Democrats John Fetterman and Maggie Hassan and independent Angus King.

11 months ago

A sign with SNAP EBT information is posted on a store window
Delaware
Government
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide information the department requested on recipients.

11 months ago

braided hair being styled
Law
Pennsylvania
Social Justice

Pa. legislators and activists celebrate signing of CROWN Act, which protects against discrimination based on hairstyle

After several years of activism and coalition building, the commonwealth became the 29th state to enact such legislation.

11 months ago

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The U.S. Capitol Building can be seen against a blue skyline
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

11 months ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Crime
Law
Philadelphia

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

11 months ago

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Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick
Government
Government Accountability
New Jersey

U.S. Appeals Court disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney

Habba became part of Trump’s legal team while he was out of office and has proven herself to be dedicated to the president’s agenda.

11 months ago

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Red knot birds walk on the beach
Animals
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

11 months ago

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Looking up at the impressive building at the entrance of the State House
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey’s ‘lame duck’ session is underway at the State House in Trenton. Republicans are worried about surprise bills

Legislation considered controversial can be pushed through by the Democratic majority before the new legislative session starts in January.

11 months ago

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