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Aerial shot of downtown Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware on an overcast day in Fall.
Delaware
Home & Family
Income Inequality

Wilmington mayor vetoes bill that would have helped those struggling to pay water bills

The legislation aimed to exempt households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities from water shutoffs.

1 month ago

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Woman checking the bill when paying at a supermarket
Business
New Jersey
Technology

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing

The new law prohibits companies from using your location, browsing history and income to help set the price you pay for merchandise.

2 months ago

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Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Immigration
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Policing

ICE abandons plans to convert 2 rural Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said doubling the population of the rural communities would tax the sewage system and drain drinking water supplies.

2 months ago

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the front of a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission location
Elections
New Jersey

GOP leaders in N.J. pounce on voter registration glitch, blame Democrats

Several GOP legislators say they warned Democrats about voter security and driver’s licenses for noncitizens, but they were ignored.

2 months ago

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La estatua de Caesar Rodney
Delaware
History
Social Justice

“Esclavizó directamente al menos a 26 personas”: un nuevo informe detalla la condición de esclavista de Caesar Rodney en medio del debate sobre el destino de su estatua.

Wilmington retiró el monumento de bronce dedicado al firmante de la Declaración de Independencia –durante mucho tiempo venerado– en medio de los disturbios raciales de 2020.

2 months ago

A voter arrives at the Moorestown Township Fire Station to cast a ballot in the 2025 general election.
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill says a glitch in the Motor Vehicle Commission’s computer system improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote 3 years ago

The governor said fewer than 400 people wound up casting ballots illegally, and that the vendor responsible for the error is being replaced.

2 months ago

FILE — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. at the Capitol in Washington, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Studio 2

Should there be political age limits?

The case for and against age maximum limits for our political leaders. And should we also have health transparency rules?

Air Date: July 21, 2026 12:00 pm

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Cherelle Parker speaks
International
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philly gathering looks at how foreign policy changes threaten America’s standing in the world, along with the city’s economic future

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and Mayor Cherelle Parker lauded the city’s explosion onto the world stage, but contended the Trump administration is reducing global goodwill.

2 months ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs three health care-related bills
Delaware
Government
Health Care

Delaware bans private equity hospital purchases, expands health care access

Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend says his legislation phases in price caps on hospitals and strengthens primary care access.

2 months ago

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Studio 2

National politics roundup

We're breaking down the biggest national stories with commentators from either side of the aisle.

Air Date: July 20, 2026 1:00 pm

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks from a prodium
Elections
Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro lends political capital to launch coordinated campaign to help elect Pennsylvania Democrats

State Democratic leaders announced the effort in the district of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, one of four Republican-held seats they hope to flip in November.

2 months ago

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard in front of the newly built The Lone Star State
Philadelphia
Transportation

Trump officials join Chester’s Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival

The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was also awarded a contract to build a missile detection ship that will be part of the president’s “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system.

2 months ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Democracy summit marks America’s 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration

From trust in elections to political polarization, experts shared what they believe Americans should understand about democracy's future.

2 months ago

Pa. Sen. candidate Nikil Saval. (Screenshot/NikilSaval.com)
Government
Pennsylvania

2 Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan ‘compromise’ state budget. Here’s why

The two state senators criticized the budget for failing to address “critical” issues such as public transit, affordable energy and rising energy costs.

2 months ago

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New panels on the wall at the President's House.
History
Philadelphia

Trump administration replaces Philly President’s House slavery exhibit ‘under the cover of darkness’ after monthslong legal battle

The city and activists have vowed to continue the legal fight to restore the original panels that focused on the nine enslaved people held by George Washington at the site.

2 months ago

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