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EMR Recycling in Camden
Politics & Policy

N.J. General Assembly passes bill requiring scrap metal facilities to improve fire safety measures

The bill would require scrap metal facilities to install heat detection equipment that could identify fires early, as well as develop fire safety plans.

2 months ago

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Progressive leaders publicly endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb in his race for Congress at Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philly progressive groups endorse Rep. Chris Rabb for Congress as Dave Oxman drops out and endorses Ala Stanford

The endorsements help state Rep. Chris Rabb solidify his place as a progressive outsider in the race for a mostly Democratic district.

2 months ago

EMR Recycling in Camden
Politics & Policy

Scrap metal safety bills advance through N.J. Assembly committee

The bills would require facilities like the EMR scrapyard in Camden to take fire safety precautions and come under new state regulation.

3 months ago

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Las autoridades dijeron que Bill Stevenson
Courts & Law

El caso de asesinato de alto perfil en Delaware contra el exmarido de Jill Biden está rodeado de secretismo

Bill Stevenson y la futura primera dama se divorciaron hace medio siglo. Ahora, Stevenson se encuentra detenido bajo fianza de 2 millones de dólares.

3 months ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker’s third budget proposal

Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.

3 months ago

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N.J. Capitol building
Money

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey

Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.

3 months ago

Liza Meiris tabling for PA Youth Vote
Education

Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement

Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.

3 months ago

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Education

Delaware Department of Education lays out strategic plan as some state lawmakers question program cuts

The state is devoting $8 million to expand early childhood education.

3 months ago

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Nicolas O'Rourke in council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia is poised to expand tenant protection from retaliatory evictions, launch proactive inspections program

City Council’s housing committee advanced the legislation after months of negotiations with the mayor’s administration and landlord advocates.

3 months ago

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Planned Parenthood at 12th and Locust streets in Center City
Health

Philadelphia Planned Parenthood centers say services are at risk following Medicaid cuts

The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law last July, blocks Medicaid funding to facilities that perform abortions.

3 months ago

Xfinity Mobile Arena
Politics & Policy

Philly on short list to host 2028 Democratic National Convention

The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.

3 months ago

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People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

US and Israel attack Iran

The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the regime.

Air Date: March 2, 2026 1:00 pm

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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.

3 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.

Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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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

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