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Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J,
Politics & Policy

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

House Democratic leaders decried the criminal case, calling the charge “extreme, morally bankrupt” and lacking “any basis in law or fact.”

2 months ago

Ro Khanna speaking
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Khanna, of California, returns home to Bucks County to blast the president and Republicans over budget cuts

The “Benefits Over Billionaires” event is part of Ro Khanna’s tour in GOP-leaning districts to criticize Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans in Congress.

2 months ago

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

Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election

Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.

2 months ago

Vials containing samples of PFAS
Politics & Policy

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.

2 months ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Trump’s grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)

The feds have slashed funding for university research, public health, climate resiliency, public service and food banks.

3 months ago

Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

3 months ago

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Donald Trump sits in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

What’s in Trump’s big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

Republicans are moving to advance a bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding. They have labeled the legislation “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."

3 months ago

A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
Politics & Policy

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

Limits on three PFAS types will be scrapped by the Environmental Protection Agency. Limits on PFOA and PFOS will be kept, though with an extension to the deadline to comply.

3 months ago

Joanna McClinton
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pennsylvania House drops voter ID, passes sweeping election reforms

Republicans supported voter ID in committee, but not enough to muster a floor vote.

3 months ago

Un camión
Politics & Policy

La industria avícola de la península de Delmarva vigila con cautela los aranceles globales, pero la producción sigue en aumento

Mientras aumentan las tensiones arancelarias globales con China, la industria avícola de la región, valorada en 4.800 millones de dólares, sigue centrada en el crecimiento.

3 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to reporters as he walks near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Fetterman’s fitness, GOP budget battle

Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman’s fitness to serve.

Air Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor

The president’s endorsement gives Ciattarelli’s campaign a boost as he competes against two other Trump supporters and a state senator who has been critical of the president.

3 months ago

Jamie Gauthier sits in front of a microphone
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly ballot measure would send more dollars to city fund for affordable housing

Supporters say the measure closes a loophole created by an incentive program designed to create more affordable housing in the city.

3 months ago

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Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Democrat, fields questions from Bucks County residents during a “town hall” in Levittown.
Politics & Policy

Arizona senator visits Bucks County, calls out Pa. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for not holding town halls

The trip from Ruben Gallego, a first-term senator from Arizona, may signal the Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.

3 months ago

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen on stage at Gordon Theater
Politics & Policy

Mayor Vic Carstarphen said his city was ‘Camden strong.’ Here are some takeaways from his State of the City address

Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.

3 months ago

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