Politics

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

The city, which hosted the 2016 Democratic National Convention, is one of five on a list to be reviewed by the party.

The shutdown has lasted for 75 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

The legislation would allow state education officials to prepare to overhaul the current funding formula. Sustaining that work could mean massive financial investment.

The $5 million renovated facility boasts shiny floors, bathrooms and a seating area for 189 passengers.

The #ItsASummerThing campaign looks to give youth jobs and keep the city safer by keeping them employed and out of trouble either with a job or recreational activity.

The self-described bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville won 31 consecutive “Jeopardy!” games.

Police said the suspect ran past security barricades as Secret Service agents raced toward him. One officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest.

With funding turbulence at the federal and state levels, elected officials are calling for the city to pick up some of the slack.

In 2021, Delaware County’s detention center was vacated following explosive allegations of “physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by staff.”

The four remaining candidates agree on more than they don’t, but there are differences on some key issues important to Philly voters.