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Former President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it

The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.

1 year ago

A man is detained by immigration agents
NPR
Community

What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests

Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn't, allowed by law?

1 year ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Delaware data center proposal continues to face public opposition as state and local officials propose new regulations

Concerns about impacts to the environment and energy demand swirl around a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center planned for Delaware City.

1 year ago

Overhead photo of a residential area, with the Philadelphia skyline in the background
Urban Planning

‘Victim of a massive political football’: Delaware County upset over SEPTA cuts, but says it won’t raise taxes to cover deficit

Delaware County officials are bracing for the worst if Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to reach a deal to fund SEPTA.

1 year ago

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Community

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

1 year ago

inside the burned home of Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Republican gubernatorial candidate silent as radio host blames Gov. Shapiro for arson attack on governor’s mansion

Stacy Garrity did not push back against the comments made by Bob Cordaro, but has denounced the attack in the past.

1 year ago

Paula Kerger speaks
Politics & Policy

PBS, NPR stations working to cope with — and survive — government funding cuts

More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area.

1 year ago

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

1 year ago

Three people in Princeton University's Prison Teaching Initiative smile
Education

Federal cuts threaten Princeton University program for formerly incarcerated persons

The university’s Prison Teaching Initiative has built partnerships to scale programs that provide formerly incarcerated students with research opportunities.

1 year ago

Listen 3:30
Sunset in Gaza
Politics & Policy

Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza

Israelis have joined mass protests calling for a ceasefire that would bring the hostages back. They say the war continues because Netanyahu is trying to stay in power.

1 year ago

A pediatrician holds signs advocating for funding cancer research at Independence Hall
Science

Pennsylvania cancer survivors, doctors say proposed cuts to federal research dollars could set back breakthroughs

Pennsylvania scientists received about $319 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute in fiscal year 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.

1 year ago

Listen 1:32
Carolyn Comitta speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania budget impasse halts millions in state funding to Chester County

Stalled budget negotiations have upended SEPTA operations and are beginning to impact crucial services in Chester County.

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
Mayor Parker and School Superintendent Tony Wattlington at press conference
Politics & Policy

‘It has to end’: Philly City Council, Mayor Parker call on state lawmakers to fund SEPTA

As SEPTA begins its first week with a reduced schedule, Philadelphia lawmakers are calling for new funding to reverse the cuts.

1 year ago

Listen 0:54
a person walks through a SEPTA Regional Rail station
Community

SEPTA riders feel a ‘sense of loss’ as major cuts go into effect for Philadelphia’s transit system

As SEPTA cuts begin, Philadelphians are adjusting to slower commute times. “It is grief, in a sense,” one rider said.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a jail accompanied by three people
Courts & Law

U.S. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case

After Abrego Garcia left jail on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security notified his attorneys that he would be deported to Uganda.

1 year ago

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