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Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.

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From left, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Dave Oxman, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Rep. Morgan Cephas
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Sharif Street pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race

Candidates Dave Oxman and Ala Stanford loaned to their campaigns ahead of the May 19 primary, which now includes 13 candidates.

3 months ago

The Capitol in Washington D.C. is seen on a snowy day
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Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid a partial shutdown

Even if the deal clears the Senate, it would need House approval.

3 months ago

Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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Governor Matt Meyers speaking at budget address
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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer reveals his fiscal year 2027 budget, relying on spending cuts and tax and fee increases

Meyer’s recommended budget would "modernize" business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.

3 months ago

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Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

3 months ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
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Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech

Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.

3 months ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
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Watch: Del. Gov. Matt Meyer outlines policy priorities in State of the State

Meyer will present his priorities for 2026 as he delivers his second annual State of the State address to the General Assembly in Dover.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey Republicans are once again the minority party in the Legislature, but they’re hoping to have a meaningful seat at the table

A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.

3 months ago

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New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor amid promises to fight for affordability and stand up to Trump

During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.

3 months ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill smiles before the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Urban Planning

Mikie Sherrill wants to convert New Jersey’s underused office parks and strip malls to affordable homes

Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.

3 months ago

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Cecil Moore, left, NAACP, leader in Philadelphia, and Dr. Martin Luther King, integration leader, raises their hands in a gesture of unity in Philadelphia August 2, 1965, where Dr. King started a two-day visit. Moore earlier had requested Dr. King not to come here but they said the controversy was “a misunderstanding.” Dr. King hailed picketing at the all-white Girard College by the NAACP served to “dramatize the problem.” African American  are attempting to break provisions of the college’s founder calling for only white students admitted. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham )
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Community

MLK’s deep ties to Philadelphia

King audited classes at Penn, preached in Philadelphia churches and built relationships with influential Black clergy and institutions. Can we claim the reverend one of ours?

Air Date: January 19, 2026 12:00 pm

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President Donald Trump speaks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
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Here’s where Trump’s biggest promises stand a year into his second term

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away.

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.
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New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill lists lower utility rates, children’s online safety and government accountability as top priorities

Sherrill plans to freeze utility rates on her first day in office.

3 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As Philly City Council returns, here’s what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements

Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.

4 months ago

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