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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Politics & Policy

Delaware elected leaders to hold in-person town hall as Trump approaches 100 days in office

The town hall includes Delaware’s congressional leaders as well as Gov. Matt Meyer and state Attorney General Kathy Jennings.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The battle to fight and define antisemitism

The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.

Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Education

‘Caught up in this fascist web’: Amid visa revocations, students call on University of Delaware to resist Trump administration

Dennis Assanis, UD president, told the campus the terminations came without advance notice, and that officials know of no ICE presence at the Newark school.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

2 months ago

George Norcross smiles
Courts & Law

New Jersey prosecutors appeal George Norcross dismissal

Prosecutors say Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw granted a motion to Norcross attorneys that doesn’t exist in law.

2 months ago

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The Trump administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

2 months ago

Shreya Srinivasan fills out her mail-in ballot at a Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot

Here’s what to know, from voter deadlines and secure drop boxes to curing your mail ballot.

2 months ago

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Community

Cherry Hill gets state grant to plan age-friendly community

The Camden County township is among more than a dozen local New Jersey governments that were awarded $70,000 to better serve seniors.

2 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative

The $6.3 billion plan is designed to help address Philadelphia's deepening affordable housing crisis.

2 months ago

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Community

East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings

State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.

2 months ago

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People are held in detention wearing white clothes in an El Salvadoran prison
Courts & Law

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order

The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.

2 months ago

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Community

Arson attack probe at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion looking into suspect’s hatred of Josh Shapiro

Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Shapiro’s home are probing whether the suspect targeted him because of his Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.

2 months ago

Port of Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Delaware senators reject 2 of Gov. Meyer’s port board nominees as unfit in latest fight for control

After blocking the nominees, lawmakers also reestablished a task force to monitor the port expansion project and report back monthly.

2 months ago

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Education

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Secret’: Wilmington City Council seeks permission from state lawmakers to meet in private, outside of open meetings law

Opponents of the proposal say Wilmington City Council should discuss policy issues in the open.

2 months ago

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