
Politics
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley not joining President Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
The Eagles running back said he was “shocked” by the president’s offer and declined it to focus on the upcoming season.
2 months ago
Tour guides bristle as Philly national park exhibits face Trump administration scrutiny
An executive order has prompted a review of Independence National Historical Park exhibits. Local tour guides say it threatens a truthful accounting of American history.
2 months ago
Should we welcome AI data centers?
Tech companies are building huge data centers to power their AI supercomputers that use enormous amounts of energy. What does this mean for consumers and the environment?
Air Date: August 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, poll finds
The poll conducted by The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research comes ahead of major elections in New Jersey and Virginia this fall and midterm contests next year.
2 months ago
States sue Trump, saying he is intimidating hospitals over gender-affirming care for youth
The claim in a lawsuit comes after a wave of hospital systems said in July that they're ending aspects of the care.
2 months ago
Emil Bove’s confirmation on the 3rd Circuit shifts the balance of the key appeals court in favor of right-wing Republicans.
2 months ago
A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administration
Like no other president, Donald Trump has used the government's control over federal research funding to push for changes in higher education, including at Penn and Princeton.
2 months ago
Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate hits a month
Without the governor’s signature on a new spending plan, the state lost some of its spending authority starting July 1.
2 months ago
Counties hadn’t done property reassessments in decades. But a recent court decision forced their hand.
2 months ago
Listen 0:58Researchers mapped out the economic impact of the federal government canceling research grants that had already been approved.
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Listen 1:48Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claims
Bove will serve as a judge on the Philadelphia-based appeals court following a 50-49 vote in the Senate.
2 months ago
Proposed Pennsylvania legislation would beef up local news in areas lacking sufficient coverage
One proposal borrows from a New Jersey initiative that supports investigative reporting, multilingual journalism and hyperlocal news.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Democrats are pushing the issue by passing a vote for a subpoena of the records and running Epstein-related TV ads in swing districts, including in Pennsylvania.
2 months ago
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.
2 months ago
A recent raid in Montgomery County prompted legislation similar to bills proposed in other states. ICE’s acting director has defended the practice of wearing masks.
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