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Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Delaware
Home & Family
Politics

Legislation recognizing first-cousin marriages dies in the Delaware House

The bill would have recognized marriages that happened outside of Delaware. It did not allow the marriages to take place in the state.

1 year ago

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A sign at the entrance to the Pa. Governor's residence
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence

It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.

1 year ago

State Sen. Judy Ward appears with supports of Pa. legislation that would ban trans student athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender
Gender
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but bill faces uphill battle

However, the Republican-penned bill that passed Tuesday is unlikely to get a vote in the state’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

1 year ago

The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia.
Elections
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly primary voters will see three ballot questions. Here’s what they mean

The amendments would boost spending on affordable housing, increase prison oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused people.

1 year ago

Mail ballots
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

After a delay, primary election ballots are finally on their way to Philadelphia voters

Also, today is the voter registration deadline for the May 20 primary election.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump holds a document with notes about Kilmar Abrego Garcia as he speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, April 18, 2025, in Washington.
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
National

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights

“I don’t know. I’m not, I’m not a lawyer. I don’t know,” Trump said when pressed by NBC's Kristen Welker.

1 year ago

A truck packed with crates of live chickens driving down the street
Business
Delaware
Government

Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry keeps a wary eye on global tariffs, but production still on the rise

As global tariff tensions with China rise, the area’s $4.8 billion poultry industry remains focused on growth despite potential challenges.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order
Government
Media
Politics

Trump files late night executive order calling for an end to funding for NPR, PBS

The order cutting funding for NPR and PBS is “significant,” and puts smaller public media stations at greater risk.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump gives a commencement address
Media
National
Politics

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets “receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.’”

1 year ago

Immigrant rights advocates marched to the Philadelphia ICE Office, on 8th and Cherry streets, to amplify calls for the release of Seyrerath
Government
Philadelphia

Trump looks to target ‘sanctuary cities’ as Philadelphia gets ready for potential budget attacks

Philly boasts a long history as a “sanctuary city,” but its current status will be put to the test as leaders face being cut off from federal funding.

1 year ago

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Bernie Sanders speaks at a May Day rally at Philadelphia City Hall
Employment
Government Accountability
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Fighting oligarchy’: Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Philly during national resistance tour

The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.

1 year ago

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Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Delaware
Government
Gun Violence

‘Break the cycle’: Delaware creates gun violence prevention office amid federal cuts to grants meant to avert school shootings

Federal dollars the state is losing come from bipartisan legislation passed after a Texas school shooting that left 19 children dead.

1 year ago

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Gov. Matt Meyer
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Transportation

Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state’s ‘electric vehicle mandate’

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though

1 year ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Gender
Government
Politics
Sports

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed

The U.S. Education Department wants Penn to strip swimmer Lia Thomas of awards and apologize to female swimmers. The school has said it followed NCAA and Ivy League policies.

1 year ago

A moderator on stage with 5 panelists for the town hall
Delaware
Government
Politics

Delaware’s elected leaders urge continued collective power against Trump administration during packed town hall

Members of the public voiced concerns about cuts to emergency aid and pushed for 1960s-style civil disobedience.

1 year ago

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