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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Pennsylvania

Urban Affairs Coalition honors U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans with lifetime achievement award

After decades in elected office, U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans is being honored as a “visionary whose work shaped Philadelphia.”

2 months ago

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Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
Government Accountability
Law
National

What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

The bill will most likely trigger a rarely seen baring of a sprawling federal investigation, also creating the potential for unintended consequences.

2 months ago

Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Criminal Justice
Law
National

Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures.

2 months ago

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Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

Jenkintown is revising its police policy on ICE enforcement following community pushback

The policy instructs police to notify ICE under certain conditions, including if a person is arrested for a crime and is “believed to be in violation of immigration laws.”

2 months ago

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Delaware State House
Delaware
Taxes

Delaware House passes legislation aimed at shrinking impact of federal tax breaks on state budget

Delaware lawmakers say the federal tax bill passed this summer could wreak havoc on the state’s fiscal health.

2 months ago

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Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

How Delaware County plans to reduce spending in 2026 — and beyond

The Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force presented a number of recommendations to the County Council.

2 months ago

Community Women’s Center
Gender
Health Care

Philadelphia City Council approves resolution recognizing abortion rights as human rights

Abortion advocates remain unhappy with Philadelphia’s decision to pull funding from abortion providers amid federal challenges.

2 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after a fall caused by an apparent heart issue

A spokesperson said Fetterman opted to remain at the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen.”

2 months ago

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A sign with SNAP EBT information is posted on a store window
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Income Inequality

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said that funds could be available “upon the government reopening, within 24 hours for most states.”

2 months ago

Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Law
National

Takeaways from the newly released Epstein files

The documents include emails between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials.

2 months ago

A person shops for produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
National
Public Health

The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen

About 42 million lower-income Americans receive SNAP benefits, on average about $190 monthly per person.

2 months ago

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Delaware
Housing
Taxes

Delaware Supreme Court clears way for New Castle County homeowners to pay lower taxes

Delaware landlords lost their bid to have a law providing property tax relief to homeowners ruled unconstitutional.

2 months ago

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

2 months ago

A close-up photo of Donald Trump speaking
Economy
Government Accountability

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump
Government Accountability
Public Safety

Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim

In the newly released emails, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim of sex trafficking.

2 months ago

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