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Government Accountability

handguns on display at a gun show
Courts & Law

New Jersey and Delaware among 16 states suing U.S. gov’t over deal ending ban on triggers that make some rifles fire more rapidly

The suit announced Monday argues that returning the triggers would violate federal law, pose a threat to residents and law enforcement and worsen gun violence.

11 hours ago

Jesse Ginefra holding up a product in the store
Community

‘Put us out of business’: CBD stores decry Delaware’s effort to regulate gummies and other hemp items with low-level THC

Officials say unscrupulous stores are illegally selling intoxicating products, but merchants say the bill goes too far. Lawmakers are working on a revision.

2 days ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker looks on
Politics & Policy

Philly voters give Mayor Parker mixed reviews, would like to see her be more visible

Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.

4 days ago

Listen 1:00
A woman holding up a sign that says 'Reunite our Families'
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Will Philly finally fix its foster care system?

As Council hearings loom, activists, officials and advocates provide a wish list for Philly’s child welfare operations.

5 days ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

‘Rocky start’: Progressives say Delaware Gov. Meyer’s transparency efforts are a mixed bag

Advocates had hoped Gov. Meyer and progressive lawmakers would introduce significant transparency initiatives this year.

7 days ago

Listen 1:00
Emil Bove sitting in a courtroom
Courts & Law

Ex-Trump attorney, top DOJ official picked to be federal judge in Philadelphia-based appeals court

As acting deputy attorney general, Bove has been at the center of some of the department’s most scrutinized actions since Trump’s return to the White House in January.

2 weeks ago

Jeremy Springman and Heather Huntington pose for photo
Science

Penn researchers worked on USAID contracts for years. Some are now out of a job

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

2 weeks ago

Listen 3:41
The headquarters for National Public Radio
Courts & Law

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

The lawsuit from NPR and three local stations argues that Trump’s executive order to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR violates the First Amendment.

2 weeks ago

State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Delaware advocates urge passage of inspector general bill as part of decadeslong fight for more government transparency

The push by the Delaware Coalition for Open Government is part of a 20-year fight for more government transparency.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:02
Daniel Elkin, director ejecutivo del Centro Comunitario Bellevue
Politics & Policy

Organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Delaware advierten que los recortes al servicio nacional y las entregas de alimentos perjudican a residentes desfavorecidos

Los líderes de Delaware advierten que los recortes de $1.1 millones a AmeriCorps y a la ayuda alimentaria de USDA afectará servicios.

3 weeks ago

Jamie Gauthier sits in front of a microphone
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable

A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
Dock at the Wilmington port
Urban Planning

Questions arise over progress of $635 million Wilmington port project after Gov. Meyer’s office provides few details

Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:22
Bruce Springsteen performing on stage with a guitar
Arts & Entertainment

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."

3 weeks ago

LaMonica McIver speaking to the media
Courts & Law

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.

3 weeks ago

Will Tung holding up a sign that says 'Transit moves us'
Community
Billy Penn

Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding

Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.

3 weeks ago

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