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Donna Bullock poses for a portrait
Homelessness
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

From the legislature to Project HOME: Pa. state Rep. Donna Bullock to bring ‘fighting spirit’ in new role as CEO

The decision comes nearly a year after Project HOME co-founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan McConnon announced they would be stepping down.

11 months ago

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Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis in the courtyard outside her Wilmington office.
Delaware
Health Care
Politics

‘It’s tough’: Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis shares health journey after testing positive for cancer-causing gene mutation

Davis was running for Delaware’s lone congressional seat when she discovered her family’s history included an unknown genetic condition.

11 months ago

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Biden speaking in front of the backdrop of a U.S. flag
Elections
National
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

At Juneteenth summit, White House spells out Biden’s record on housing, economy and education

The administration points to health care, housing and education as areas that have benefitted Black Americans during President Joe Biden’s term.

11 months ago

Close-up of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Criminal Justice
New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces clemency program to let some offenders seek early release from prison

Murphy was joined by Philly rapper Meek Mill, who spent nearly 10 years on probation before being imprisoned for probation violations.

11 months ago

Influential Democratic power broker George Norcross, center, speaks outside the justice complex in Trenton, N.J., Monday, June 17, 2024, about being charged with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits.
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Turmoil rocks New Jersey’s Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

Norcross has long been a boogeyman of many progressive New Jersey Democrats, who saw him as enriching himself while poorer residents languished.

11 months ago

Bob Casey
Elections
Pennsylvania
Public Health

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pa.: Sen. Bob Casey

Casey’s stance isn’t out of step with many lay Catholics. According to Pew Research Center surveys, 56% of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

11 months ago

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers says those efforts to right racial wrongs have not panned out, and in fact, caused a powerful backlash. He joins us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”
Studio 2
Black Lives Matter
Criminal Justice
Food & Drink
Social Justice

CNN’s Bakari Sellers, our obsession with our roots, spicy food science

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers joined us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”

Air Date: June 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking with people
Government
Mental Health
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Adults with intellectual disabilities may wait years for services. Shapiro’s budget would help

A 2022 report from Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services found that the median amount of time that people spend on all waiver waitlists for these services is 2.6 years.

11 months ago

Montclair, New Jersey's Mayor Sean M. Spiller, also the president of the New Jersey Education Association, has joined the 2025 race for New Jersey governor. (X/@SeanMSpiller)
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Radio host, teachers union president join New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race

A conservative New Jersey radio host and the head of the state’s biggest teachers union have launched campaigns for next year’s gubernatorial election.

11 months ago

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long.
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability

Delaware gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall-Long has taken $25,000 in donations that exceed legal limit

A review by WHYY News found that more than 30 donors have given Bethany Hall-Long more than the $1,200 allowed by law.

11 months ago

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Election worker counting mail ballots
Elections
Pennsylvania

Partisan gridlock prevents fixes to Pennsylvania’s voting laws as presidential election looms

Without any fixes in state law, Democrats expect a repeat in November of the chaos around the 2020 election.

11 months ago

2 people walking on the street passed a sign that says 'Obamacare'
Elections
Government Accountability
Health Care
Public Health

On health policy, Biden and Trump both have records to run on — and stark contrasts

The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?

12 months ago

A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

‘It’s been a tumultuous two years’: Upper Darby’s dispute over final pandemic recovery funds

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

12 months ago

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'I Voted' stickers
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: Everything you need to know about election recounts in Pennsylvania

Election recounts can be triggered in at least two different ways: automatically for close statewide races and by voter-initiated petition.

12 months ago

Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Delaware
Elections
LGBTQ

Eugene Young drops out of Delaware’s U.S. House race, potentially paving the way for Sarah McBride to become the first trans member of Congress

State Sen. Sarah McBride would also be the youngest elected official from Delaware since President Joe Biden.

12 months ago

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