Politics
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.
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City Council’s housing committee advanced the legislation after months of negotiations with the mayor’s administration and landlord advocates.
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Listen 1:17Philadelphia 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:13The 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
Listen 51:40Philadelphia 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.
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Listen 1:01Ask 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
Listen 51:15Pros 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
Listen 51:12Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details
President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.
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Listen 1:02Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls
The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.
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Work resumes on the Hudson River rail tunnel project, but NJ Transit delays continue
A thousand workers are expected to be back on the job after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars to fund construction.
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Activists celebrate the return of slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President’s House Site
Workers began restoring the exhibit Thursday after a judge’s order to return, despite a Trump administration appeal.
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Listen 1:24New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
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Listen 1:03Judge orders the immediate restoration of Philly’s President’s House slavery exhibit
The Trump administration said Tuesday it plans to appeal the judge's earlier ruling ordering the park service to restore the exhibit.
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