Politics & Policy
Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax
Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.
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Listen 0:57Parker administration calls anti-ICE bills ‘legally problematic’ but suggests mayor won’t block them
Under the proposed bill, DA Larry Krasner could prosecute federal agents for wearing masks and residents could sue them.
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LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history
From Penn Carey Law School, a look at three consequential SCOTUS rulings. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do generations view constitutional rights and ideals?
Air Date: April 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills
A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.
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Pennsylvania residents have an extra month to apply for heating assistance
Households faced higher heating bills this winter, as natural gas prices rose faster than inflation over the past year.
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Listen 0:50New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress
The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.
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Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.
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Pa. election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
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Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.
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Listen 1:11Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site
Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.
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The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.
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Listen 0:57Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.
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Listen 4:36A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.
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Listen 1:05Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.
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The ballot question, which could have allowed lawmakers to keep their seats while running for state or federal office, will no longer be part of May’s primary vote.
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