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Government

The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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 )
Studio 2
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.
Politics & Policy

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.

4 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 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.

4 months ago

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An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
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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Studio 2
Lifestyle

The right’s plan to boost birthrate

How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.

Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

In final State of the State speech, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy touts minimum wage, job creation and property tax relief

GOP leaders criticized Murphy on taxes, spending, energy policy and his COVID-19 response, and expressed hope for Mikie Sherrill's success.

4 months ago

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Delaware Senator Chris Coons (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Politics & Policy

Delaware senator to lead visit to Denmark as President Trump continues to push to acquire Greenland

Trump has floated purchasing Greenland or taking it by military force.

4 months ago

Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Watch: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s final State of the State address

The Democrat’s term will end on Jan. 20. He will be succeeded by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

4 months ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers pass 3 bills designed to protect immigrants from ICE raids

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for consideration.

4 months ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers return to session to consider policies on property reassessments, education, health care

Some of the issues Delaware lawmakers plan to address include property reassessments, rising health care costs and education funding.

4 months ago

New Jersey state Sen. Richard J. Codey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s Richard Codey, who died Sunday, remembered as dedicated public servant

Codey, the state’s longest-serving lawmaker, was acting governor in the 2000s while he was Senate president.

4 months ago

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Federal agents look on as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

The evolution of ICE

Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.

Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm

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