
Politics & Policy
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.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:11Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Trump 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.”
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania House again approves SEPTA funding as transit agency inches closer to funding package
House members have approved SEPTA funding for a fifth time. Now the Senate holds the power to stave off major transit cuts.
4 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s biggest overtime earners triple their base salary through working extra hours
Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.
4 weeks ago
Listen 6:08Shapiro urges action from state lawmakers just days before SEPTA deadline
The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.
1 month ago
House lawmakers have introduced their legislation for the special session. State senators plan to reveal their proposals Monday.
1 month ago
Listen 1:02Montgomery County Democratic state reps call on Senate Republicans to pass funding for SEPTA
Officials said the consequences of projected cuts to SEPTA service would devastate suburban communities.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell
Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.
Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:10Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.
1 month ago
Listen 0:50‘Maximum warfare’: The rush to Gerrymander 2026
The Texas GOP redistricting plan to flip five seats has Democrats up in arms. Should political leaders abandon “good government” reforms and go all-in on gerrymandering?
Air Date: August 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object
Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. Health officials reported new deaths of hungry Palestinians seeking food at distribution points.
1 month ago
How we remember America’s past
More than a dozen exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park could be removed or covered up in an effort by President Trump to "restore truth and sanity."
Air Date: August 5, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35New Castle County homeowners are crying foul after residential taxes rise while tax bills for some major companies fall.
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