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Brendan Boyle speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia congressman authors bill to ‘protect history’ from censorship

Boyle said the bill was necessary after the Trump administration removed an exhibit about the history of slavery at the President’s House Site.

2 days ago

Listen 1:01
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine spoke at a news conference with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, after the US struck Iran last year. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Pros and cons for US military action in Iran

We look at the mounting tension between the US and Iran. Should America pursue military intervention? What’s at stake for the Iranian people living under an oppressive regime?

Air Date: February 26, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address
Science

Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details

President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.

4 days ago

Listen 1:02
Vote That Jawn student members pose with a sign that reads
Politics & Policy

Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls

The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.

1 week ago

Construction workers working on the Hudson River rail tunnel project
Urban Planning

Work resumes on the Hudson River rail tunnel project, but NJ Transit delays continue

A thousand workers are expected to be back on the job after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars to fund construction.

1 week ago

A visitor reads the text on the panels on display
Community

Activists celebrate the return of slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President’s House Site

Workers began restoring the exhibit Thursday after a judge’s order to return, despite a Trump administration appeal.

1 week ago

Listen 1:24
A phone with social media apps
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.

1 week ago

Listen 1:03
Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Courts & Law

Judge orders the immediate restoration of Philly’s President’s House slavery exhibit

The Trump administration said Tuesday it plans to appeal the judge's earlier ruling ordering the park service to restore the exhibit.

2 weeks ago

Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks in Philadelphia and other cities, lawsuit argues

A federal judge on Monday ordered that an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

National Park Service employees remove signage related to enslaved people from the President’s House site on Independence Mall
Courts & Law

Trump administration to appeal ruling restoring slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President’s House Site

A Department of the Interior spokesperson said they “disagreed” with the decision. Meanwhile, Mayor Cherelle Parker said she was “thrilled.”

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
William Stevenson's home
Courts & Law

High-profile Delaware murder case against Jill Biden’s ex-husband shrouded in secrecy

Bill Stevenson and the future first lady divorced a half-century ago. Now he’s held on $2 million cash bail, accused of killing his wife of nearly 40 years.

2 weeks ago

La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
Courts & Law

NAACP calls for Atlantic County prosecutor’s resignation after Atlantic City mayor acquitted of child abuse charges

The organization said the prosecution of Atlantic City's mayor on child abuse charges raises concerns over prosecutorial overreach.

3 weeks ago

Chrissy Houlahan holds papers
Courts & Law

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and other Democrats had said the Trump administration was investigating them over the video.

3 weeks ago

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District at the forum
Politics & Policy

At Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District forum, primary candidates share policy goals but split on approach to power

Democratic candidates agreed on restoring health care subsidies and abolishing ICE but differed on who was most qualified to take Philly’s interests to Congress.

3 weeks ago

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Construction on a rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey is shown
Urban Planning

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.

3 weeks ago

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