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Government
Pennsylvania

‘A devastating impact’: Leaders say federal cuts will worsen food insecurity in Bucks County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it was cutting two programs that provide a total of $1 billion in funding nationwide to address food insecurity.

2 years ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Delaware
Health Care
Law

Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate

Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.

2 years ago

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Side by side headshots of Chuck Davis and Dan Goughnour
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh

The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.

2 years ago

Kendra Brooks speaks
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump

Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.

2 years ago

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Treehouses at center of Verna Playground
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Parker budget plan details Vision Zero, Parks, Market East spending

The city would boost spending on roads, libraries, and immigrant defense, among other areas.

2 years ago

People protesting on the street about USAID
Government Accountability
International

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.

2 years ago

The Stormwater Authority
Employment
Government
Pennsylvania

Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries

Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.

2 years ago

Rutgers University-Camden students and faculty descended on the school’s quad for a convocation celebration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Government
Higher Education

The attack on higher ed

The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools over its DEI policies, more.

Air Date: March 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump
Government Accountability
History
Immigration
Social Justice

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.

2 years ago

Exterior of the Capitol building
Elections
Pennsylvania
WITF

Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it ‘doesn’t disenfranchise’

Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.

2 years ago

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stop in Philly amid vote backlash

His decision to vote for a GOP-backed funding bill set off plans for protests. No new dates were announced.

2 years ago

People holding up signs that say 'SAVE MEDICAID'
Delaware
Government
Health Care
Politics

‘I could die’: Delaware patients, health care providers, members of Congress warn against federal cuts to Medicaid

The GOP budget plan, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, directs a House committee to find $880 million in spending cuts.

2 years ago

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Ras Baraka addressing the crowd at a rally
Elections
Immigration
New Jersey

Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?

Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.

2 years ago

State Capitol building
Business
Delaware
Economy
Taxes

‘Shakedown’: Controversial legislation changing Delaware corporate law passes state Senate with no debate

Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) at a news conference in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024 and Pat Dugan at a campaign forum hosted on March 11, 2025
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Philadelphia primary election 2025: What to know about Democratic DA candidates Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan

Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.

2 years ago

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