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Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.
4 months ago
Should we put health warning labels on food?
The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?
Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:02Pa. Gov. signs bill aimed at protecting federal judges
Gov. Shapiro signed legislation prohibiting the release of personal information about federal judges if it is aimed at causing harm.
4 months ago
Listen 1:041-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting
Democrats go into the election with a one-seat House majority, while in the Senate, Republicans have 28 seats and therefore majority control.
4 months ago
In effort to balance growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland
As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10Trump is returning to Butler, the site of the 1st assassination attempt against him
The former president will return to the Pennsylvania town where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July.
4 months ago
Montgomery County launches voter outreach van
Voters registered in the county can access a range of services onboard, including registering to vote, requesting mail ballots, returning mail ballots and more.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04Empty shelves looming? Dockworker strike cripples East Coast ports, inflation fears rise
Workers with the International Longshoremen's Association are asking for better pay and protection from automation. Here in Philadelphia, sitting produce may turn bad soon.
Air Date: October 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes’
The filing from special counsel Jack Smith’s team offers the most comprehensive view to date of what prosecutors intend to prove.
5 months ago
Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Tim Walz and JD Vance criticized each other’s running mates in a vice presidential debate that opened with a discussion of burgeoning domestic and international troubles.
5 months ago
The return of Three Mile Island: Can nuclear power fuel a sustainable future?
Once the site of America’s worst nuclear accident, Three Mile Island may get new life as a power source for Microsoft data centers. Is it key to our green energy future?
Air Date: October 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:11The Civic League of New Castle County argued top state officials created an air of impropriety by withholding details of a 2023 embezzlement.
5 months ago
Listen 0:55Navigating the process: How to apply to be a poll worker in Pennsylvania
You can apply to be a poll worker if you are a 17-year-old high school student or a registered voter.
5 months ago
Should the filibuster be eliminated? The debate heats up
Should we keep the filibuster or get rid of it? Vice President Kamala Harris wants it gone, Sen. Joe Manchin says it's vital. What's your take? We debate on Studio 2.
Air Date: September 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence
The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.
5 months ago
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