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Education

Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies

The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.

3 months ago

Listen 0:57
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Education
6abc

20 schools in Philadelphia could close under district’s updated facilities plan

All schools impacted will have a transition team to work with the staff and community.

3 months ago

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Community
6abc

Villanova University closed due to threat at academic building; students no longer need to be indoors

The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Reimagining society for seniors

By 2030, seniors will make up a fifth of the entire US population. How can policy makers not just adapt to, but capitalize on the changing demographics?

Air Date: January 22, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
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Community

West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’

The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.

3 months ago

Advocates and community members hold a vigil outside of Norristown Municipal Hall condemning ICE's actions in Montgomery County.
Politics & Policy

As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers over police coordination: ‘This community is under siege’

Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here."

3 months ago

Listen 1:01
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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations

The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

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 )
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

Listen 51:12
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Community

Delco Gives to return for year 3. It is Delaware County’s largest day of philanthropy

Delco Gives has raised approximately $4 million for local nonprofits and causes since the philanthropic initiative launched in 2024.

3 months ago

Listen 0:47
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro listens as he sits with students holding guitars
Education

70% of Pa. students are taking at least 1 arts course, but there are disparities in smaller, poorer districts

While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.

3 months ago

Listen 1:12
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Community

Advocacy groups offer guidance on your rights for documenting, interacting with ICE

Fears of an intensified crackdown in Philadelphia have sparked increased interest about how to interact with immigration enforcement agents and document ICE activity.

3 months ago

Cheltenham Township Police Chief John Slavin smiles in a headshot photo
Courts & Law

As Cheltenham Township Police Chief John Slavin nears retirement, a search is underway for his successor

The township has launched a nationwide search and the application window closes Feb 16.

3 months ago

Listen 0:49
Brian Fitzpatrick speaks
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick pushed a health care subsidy extension. Here’s what voters in his Bucks County swing district think

Democrats accuse him of claiming moderate pragmatism while consistently voting for Trump policies.

3 months ago

Listen 1:04
From left, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Dave Oxman, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Rep. Morgan Cephas
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly congressional candidates talk Trump, Israel, housing, health care and more

Contenders to succeed Dwight Evans seek to stand out from the pack ahead of May primary.

3 months ago

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Courts & Law

Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops

It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.

3 months ago

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