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Pennsylvania
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‘Essential’ or ‘propaganda’: Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump’s call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS

Pennsylvania Democrats said they would fight Republican efforts to defund NPR and PBS while most Republicans declined requests for comment.

1 year ago

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The image shows a lighter from the Pennsylvania-based company Zippo, decorated with the Canadian flag. Many local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area depend on Canada as a key trading partner. Is our relationship at risk?
(Photo: Andreas Copes)
Studio 2
Economy
Government
National

Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region’s tie to Canada

Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They’re our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.

Air Date: April 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sarah McBride speaks
Delaware
Government

Delaware elected leaders to hold in-person town hall as Trump approaches 100 days in office

The town hall includes Delaware’s congressional leaders as well as Gov. Matt Meyer and state Attorney General Kathy Jennings.

1 year ago

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Larry Krasner speaks
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record

A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.

1 year ago

Students at the City College of New York protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
Studio 2
Explainers
Government
Higher Education

The battle to fight and define antisemitism

The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.

Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Public Safety

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

1 year ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Government
Government Accountability
National

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The Trump administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

1 year ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Delaware
Immigration
Politics

A wall of protection: Delaware lawmakers move to shield immigrant families from federal scrutiny

Proposals would protect immigrant students, families and Driving Privilege Card holders from having personal information shared with federal officials.

1 year ago

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Shreya Srinivasan fills out her mail-in ballot at a Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. primary election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot

Here’s what to know, from voter deadlines and secure drop boxes to curing your mail ballot.

1 year ago

People gather to protest President Donald Trump's policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in New York.
National
Politics
Protests

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations.

1 year ago

Lawmakers in Legislative Hall's Senate chambers in Dover
Delaware
Law

Physician-assisted suicide bill heads to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer after tense Senate debate

Similar legislation was vetoed last year by former Gov. John Carney, who said he had a moral objection to the bill.

1 year ago

Attendees are seen overhead at U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean's town hall in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montco residents pack Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall, lambasting Trump and questioning Democrats’ agenda

Top of mind for many were the president’s efforts to reshape the federal government. Dean says Trump’s “lawless” actions are a “test of our democracy.”

1 year ago

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A person walks on a flooded street
PlanPhilly
Housing
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Trump administration’s AmeriCorps cuts delay storm recovery projects for Philly homeowners

A group of young volunteers was working to repair several Philly-area homes when the Trump administration halted their work a week early.

1 year ago

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A cannibis plant
Business
Delaware

‘Butt out’: Legislation easing zoning rules for Del. marijuana stores passes state Senate despite concerns over local control

Some state senators complained that the state of Delaware was removing local control from counties.

1 year ago

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Port of Wilmington
Delaware
Government

Delaware senators reject 2 of Gov. Meyer’s port board nominees as unfit in latest fight for control

After blocking the nominees, lawmakers also reestablished a task force to monitor the port expansion project and report back monthly.

1 year ago

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