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City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

The shutdown has lasted for 75 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.

6 days ago

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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.

7 days ago

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Sen. Street and Rep. Rabb spar over experience and policy in WHYY 3rd Congressional District debate after Dr. Stanford drops out of event

Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.

7 days ago

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Studio 2
Science

The Big Fix: How to power our future

America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?

Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

Philly-area leaders stand united against political violence after Trump targeted in shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner

Federal and state leaders expressed their gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders while condemning political violence.

1 week ago

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Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

ACLU of Pa. sues ICE over ‘unmasking’ subpoenas sent to Montgomery County residents

Earlier this year, DHS dropped two administrative subpoenas seeking the personal data of Montgomery County residents who were critical of ICE.

2 weeks ago

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New Jersey residents get a new tool to track how the Sherrill administration is spending their tax dollars

State officials unveiled the New Jersey Report Card portal to give residents information about the proposed budget and state spending.

2 weeks ago

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Studio 2
Money

Economic check-in: Stocks surge, consumers wary, Fed Chair pick

Consumer sentiment has reached a new low. Will a potential change in leadership at the Federal Reserve finally tame inflation? Plus, the latest from Wall Street.

Air Date: April 20, 2026 12:00 pm

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Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes

This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.

3 weeks ago

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

3 weeks ago

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Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

3 weeks ago

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Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election

Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.

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