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Donald Trump speaking at a podium
Economy
Government Accountability
International

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

1 year ago

SEPTA bus
Government
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philadelphia extends SEPTA deal to provide free trips for city workers

The city’s budget proposal put the future of free SEPTA rides for city workers into question, but a new deal ensures the program will remain.

1 year ago

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Camden residents hold signs reading STOP the BURN and HOLD EMR ACCOUNTABLE
Government
New Jersey
Public Safety

Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire

EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.

1 year ago

side-by-side photos of Kenyatta Johnson holding a toy gun, and the toy gun
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly City Council president wields toy gun during budget hearing to highlight danger to kids

Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.

1 year ago

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Trump raising his first at a press conference
Studio 2
Government
National

Are Republicans happy with President Donald Trump?

How are conservative voters gauging the first few months of President Donald Trump’s administration? On this episode, we discuss this with some conservative voices.

Air Date: April 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts

Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.

1 year ago

A sign in Norristown explains in Spanish your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement agents
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montco residents press county to protect immigrants with Welcoming Act

Demands include clear language around legal noncooperation with ICE and a resolution to ensure the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is not used to hold ICE detainees.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Economy
Government Accountability
International

What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets

For decades, global commerce abided by tariff rates agreed to by the U.S. and 122 other countries during the 1980s and 1990s. On Wednesday, Trump detonated that arrangement.

1 year ago

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Government
Government Accountability
National
Politics

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The review will also look at other defense officials use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle classified material.

1 year ago

side-by-side photos of Bob Harvie and Brian Fitzpatrick
Elections
Pennsylvania

Bucks Commissioner Bob Harvie to challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress in 2026

Harvie, born and raised in Bristol, has served as county commissioner since 2020.

1 year ago

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Laura Loomer walking past Donald Trump
Government Accountability
Military

Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they’re not loyal

Trump was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his agenda, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday.

1 year ago

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, firma su primera orden ejecutiva, creando un programa de formación profesional para jóvenes, detrás del escenario después de la ceremonia de toma de posesión en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware.
Delaware
Government

Grabado: El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, opina sobre la reforma judicial, la modernización de los puertos y Trump

El gobernador Matt Meyer habla sobre sus prioridades mientras se adapta a su nuevo rol como director ejecutivo del Primer Estado.

1 year ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia
6abc

Temple student’s visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says

"The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in a letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Government
Health Care

Delaware lawmakers scrap Legislative Hall expansion plan after state hit with $38 million in federal health care cuts

The state will direct the $50 million it planned to spend in fiscal year 2026 on expanding Legislative Hall to counter losses in federal funding.

1 year ago

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Ghost guns on display
Gun Violence
Law
Pennsylvania

Delaware County Council bans ‘ghost guns.’ A gun rights organization threatens legal action

Pennsylvania Gun Rights sent a letter to Delco officials in March calling the ordinance a violation of the Constitution and threatening legal action if adopted.

1 year ago

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