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Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties. Council President Trippi Congo is at right.
Courts & Law

Delaware Chancery Court to rule on Wilmington City Council’s bid to oust member who switched political parties

Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.

2 months ago

El representante estatal de Delaware, Josué Ortega
Courts & Law

“Profundamente preocupante”: legisladores de Delaware investigan a un colega por acusaciones de abuso

La mujer que lo acusa afirmó en documentos judiciales que el representante Josué Ortega le dijo que nadie le creería a ella por encima de un representante estatal.

3 months ago

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Money

New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium helps hyperlocal digital news sites and community newspapers, and it supports investigative reporting.

3 months ago

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Event attendees engage in Q&A with the panel discussing the pursuit of happiness and the Declaration of Independence at WHYY.
Community

250 years later, Americans are still wrestling with democracy’s promise and the ‘pursuit of happiness’

What Thomas Jefferson meant by "the pursuit of happiness" may be very different from what Americans mean today.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
Education

Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg

Philly leaders hope to use the city’s recent education funding wins as an example to convince Harrisburg Republicans to supplement all state schools.

3 months ago

The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Supreme Court decision time

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

Air Date: June 22, 2026 1:00 pm

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Carpenters' Hall in Old City, Philadelphia.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The founding of Pennsylvania and the legacy of the Pa. Constitution

What made Pennsylvania's first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?

Air Date: June 18, 2026

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The front of the PAL building, next to a headshot of Valerie Longhurst.
Courts & Law

FBI joins criminal probe into nonprofit led by ex-Delaware House speaker as report reveals duplicate invoices for $864K in grants

Federal agents descended on Legislative Hall and the state finance office with subpoenas for records about Police Athletic League grants.

3 months ago

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Delaware State Rep. Josué Ortega
Courts & Law

‘Deeply troubling’: Delaware lawmakers investigate colleague for abuse allegations

The woman accusing him said in court filings that Rep. Josué Ortega told her no one would believe her over a state representative.

3 months ago

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Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box?

How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?

Air Date: June 8, 2026 1:00 pm

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La representante estatal Kim Williams habla sobre un programa piloto que desea financiar
Community

“Seguros, apoyados y listos para aprender”: Defensores en Delaware impulsan un plan piloto de vales de alquiler para estudiantes que carecen de hogar.

Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.

4 months ago

Tens of thousands of people marched on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Community
Billy Penn

Why some Philadelphians aren’t excited for America 250

With economic and political tension rising, not everyone is in the mood to celebrate America’s birthday this summer.

4 months ago

Cherelle Parker sitting at a table holding up the bill she just signed, surrounded by other officials
Money
Billy Penn

Philly could automatically enroll 200,000 workers in retirement plans

If your job doesn’t offer a retirement plan, deductions from your paycheck will go into an IRA.

4 months ago

Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House and a UFC cage on the South Lawn, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

National politics roundup

We're hosting two political reporters to explore fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic Party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.

Air Date: May 26, 2026 1:00 pm

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Kim Williams speaking to crowd at meeting
Community

‘Safe, supported and ready to learn’: Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness

To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.

4 months ago

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