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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘They need it now’: Parker proposes ‘historic’ investment to expand Philly’s housing supply

The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.

3 months ago

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the U.S. Customs House in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

3 months ago

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Bryan Szeliga looks on
Money

How Fishtown Seafood is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods

With three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, New Jersey, Fishtown Seafood's products include oysters — and 60% to 70% come from Canada.

3 months ago

Trump shakes hands with people as he enters the senate floor
Politics & Policy

The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week

It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more.

3 months ago

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Why automakers’ short reprieve from tariffs isn’t enough to weather Trump’s escalating trade war

Even with this pause, steel and aluminum tariffs are still expected to go into effect on March 12.

3 months ago

Laura Hedlund, 48 of Eagan, protests in front of a Target store. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Studio 2
Money

Do consumer boycotts work?

Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.

Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:55
Elon Musk giving a salute to President Trump
Politics & Policy

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it’s not looking at big spending drivers

Even taking DOGE's claims at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

3 months ago

Matt Meyer smiles
Money

Del. Gov. Matt Meyer searches for a new Public Advocate in the face of anger over skyrocketing utility bills

Delmarva’s customers say they can’t afford gas and electric bills that doubled, and in some cases tripled, in January. Gov. Meyer says he’s in search of a new Public Advocate.

3 months ago

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Crates of avocados wait to be processed
Money
NPR

Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could impact you and your wallet

Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico — and an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods. Americans are likely to see higher prices on a variety of products.

3 months ago

Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
Politics & Policy

Trump pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, who represents parts of Philly and is co-chair of the Congressional European Union Caucus, called the move "a direct threat to our national security.”

4 months ago

Rob Bresnahan speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home

Three newly elected Pa. Republicans are feeling the heat back home after supporting cuts to Medicaid funding while President Donald Trump makes economy-altering decisions.

4 months ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It’s all downside’: Philly’s housing market poised for pain if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada and Mexico, analysts say

The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.

4 months ago

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the entrance to the school
Education

William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit

The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Money

4 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission

The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.

4 months ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Money

Gov. Shapiro says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans

Pennsylvania's governor said Monday that more than $2 billion identified as either frozen or held up by an unspecified review was now accessible to state agencies.

4 months ago

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