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Government

Leo Solga and supporters holding up a large campaign poster
Politics & Policy

A young Pa. state representative candidate is giving his peers hands-on campaign experience

Leo Solga’s new internship aims to expand civic literacy and give other young people the tools they need for a future run for office.

2 months ago

A large group of people standing together posing for a photo.
Politics & Policy

Delaware Latino entrepreneurs gather at Legislative Hall to connect with lawmakers and strengthen community ties

Dozens of Latino entrepreneurs gathered in Dover to meet Delaware lawmakers, network and highlight the growing presence of Latino businesses.

2 months ago

Listen 1:14
Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Politics & Policy

Advocates call for more support for Wilmington renters during Mayor Carney’s budget speech

Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs.

2 months ago

Listen 1:47
side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Dave Sunday
Politics & Policy

‘Real world consequences’: Gov. Shapiro, AG Sunday join school discussion on AI after recent explicit deepfake scandals

Parents of victims of explicit AI-generated images called for better responses from school districts.

2 months ago

Listen 1:09
911 on a phone screen
Politics & Policy

Delaware County completes $38 million upgrades of 911 radio system

In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system.

2 months ago

Listen 0:58
Primary voters arrive to cast ballots at an official vote center
Politics & Policy

SAVE America Act: What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

The bill would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls.

2 months ago

Councilman James Spadola (left) and Council President Trippi Congo
Politics & Policy

‘Declaring your seat vacant’: Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after he becomes a Democrat

James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party.

2 months ago

Listen 1:50
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia budget: Parker proposes delivery, ride-hailing and hotel taxes to pay for housing, public safety initiatives

The multibillion-dollar blueprint calls for no new wage or real estate taxes, but does add surcharges to national chain deliveries and ride-hailing fares.

2 months ago

Listen 0:57
The U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

2 months ago

Sinceré Harris speaks
Politics & Policy

Top Parker aide Sinceré Harris to step down as Philadelphia’s chief deputy mayor

Harris, who helped lead Mayor Parker’s historic 2023 campaign, has accepted a new job in private practice.

2 months ago

Mikie Sherrill speaks
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes record $60.7B budget, highlights property tax relief, increased education spending

Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.

2 months ago

Listen 0:56
President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

3 months ago

New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey faces a multibillion-dollar deficit. Leaders say the state can become more affordable by taking specific steps

Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.

3 months ago

Listen 1:11
side-by-side photos of John Fetterman and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pa. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick vote against effort to rein in Trump on Iran war

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat in the Senate to vote against scaling back the war in Iran.

3 months ago

Xfinity Mobile Arena
Politics & Policy

Philly on short list to host 2028 Democratic National Convention

The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.

3 months ago

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