Politics & Policy
Jenkintown limits local police collaboration with ICE
Residents pushed back on the original measure, passed in September, saying it allowed local police to assist ICE agents without judicial warrants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
2 months ago
Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026
For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.
2 months ago
Listen 0:49Philly Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.
Air Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 47:07At Poconos rally, Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ and turns to grievances about immigration
What seems undeniable — even to Trump supporters in Monroe County — is that inflation seems to be here to stay.
2 months ago
Alina Habba, U.S. attorney for New Jersey, is stepping down
Habba’s resignation comes a week after a federal appeals court ruled that she is disqualified from serving in an “acting” capacity.
2 months ago
Listen 0:38AI is watching: Are we safer or sliding toward ‘1984’?
Does AI-powered surveillance make us safer? From Ring cams catching package thieves to systems claiming to detect shooters, AI security tech is rapidly advancing.
Air Date: December 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12As Trump administration moves away from solar energy, Philly doubles down with new Abes Run deal
The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy
Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality
The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Advocates say federal immigration officials have detained many people in Norristown and have ramped up activity in Abington, Perkiomenville and Ambler, among other areas.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026
Residents did not hold back their feelings on absorbing another tax increase. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one Drexel Hill constituent.
2 months ago
Listen 0:49What to know about the administration’s plan to withhold states’ money to manage SNAP food aid
The administration says it needs the data to help spot fraud in the nation's biggest food aid program.
2 months ago
Fetterman among Senate Democrats targeted for backing Trump’s judicial nominees
Demand Justice has launched a weeklong advertising campaign against Democrats John Fetterman and Maggie Hassan and independent Angus King.
2 months ago
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide information the department requested on recipients.
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