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Donna Reed Miller
Government
Philadelphia

Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77

The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden, speaks during a presidential debate hosted by CNN with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
National

Biden’s Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they’re still standing behind him

Thursday’s debate appears set to reinforce the public’s deep-seated concerns about both men before perhaps the largest audience they'll garner before ballots are cast.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a presidential debate watch party, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
Explainers
National

Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket

The vice president is Biden's running mate, but that doesn't mean she could swap in for him at the top of the ticket by default.

11 months ago

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Government
Housing
Pennsylvania
Taxes
Spotlight PA

Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them

Here are five key takeaways from a panel discussion about outdated property tax assessments and how they affect Pennsylvanians.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, participate in a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
National

4 takeaways from Biden and Trump’s first presidential debate

President Biden's stumbles right from the beginning played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?

11 months ago

Elisha Morris
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Politics

Philly’s suburbs are crucial to the presidential race. After the first debate, some voters are wincing at the Biden-Trump rematch

Voters in Bucks and Montgomery counties could prove pivotal in deciding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

11 months ago

The Philadelphia Black Caucus hosted a presidential debate watch party at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue on June 27, 2024 (Amanda Fitzpatrick/WHYY)
Elections
Government
National
Politics

In Philly, Democrats appear hopeful despite ‘subdued’ performance from Biden

Cheers and laughs were observed at a watch party in Roxborough. At a party on City Avenue hosted by the Philadelphia Black Caucus, applause and boos were heard.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, participate in a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
Government
National
Politics

A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy

Trump replied to a raspy-voiced Biden with falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

11 months ago

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Government Accountability
Higher Education
International
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel

The bill won support from all but one Republican and most Democrats. It now goes to the House.

11 months ago

Pennsylvania legislature
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism

Shapiro in February floated what he called an “ambitious” $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it.

11 months ago

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
National

Biden-Trump debate: Insults and accusations fly in first presidential face-off of 2024

Follow along for live special coverage as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debate on CNN.

11 months ago

Phil Murphy
Economy
Government
New Jersey

A closer look at what’s in New Jersey’s proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending

The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.

11 months ago

Inside the Delaware legislature
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health
Social Justice

Delaware lawmakers approve bill requiring Medicaid to cover abortion procedures

The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.

11 months ago

This combo image shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, March 9, 2024 and President Joe Biden, right, Jan. 27, 2024.
Studio 2
Animals
Explainers
Media
National
Philadelphia
Politics

Trump and Biden’s 2024 presidential debate face off, Happy Birthday to the Philly Zoo!

Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated CNN presidential debate, we'll talk about what's at stake for Joe Biden and Donald Trump and how the candidates might perform on stage.

Air Date: June 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Elections
Government Accountability

Here’s a look at the false claims you might hear during tonight’s presidential debate

There’s no comparing the volume of false and misleading claims Trump has deployed throughout his campaigns and presidency with Biden, who tends to lean more on exaggerations.

11 months ago

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