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Are high school seniors ready for college?

A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?

Air Date: December 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Clergy join housing advocates in rally urging Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.

3 weeks ago

Wyndham Hotel employees strike in Center City, Philadelphia
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Wyndham Hotel workers go on strike amid contract negotiations in Center City

Workers are pushing for higher wages, better staffing levels, and improvements to both health care and pension plans.

1 month ago

‘’No Kings’’ protesters gather at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2025.
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Politics & Policy

Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?

The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?

Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

Philly bike advocates gather at Fairmount Park to remember fallen rider, call for safer streets

Advocates said the road’s design allows drivers to act recklessly, leading to unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

2 months ago

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‘’No Kings’’ protesters gather at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2025
Community

Philly’s ‘No Kings’ protest brings thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators to Independence Mall

The crowd was smaller than June’s protest but participants were just as passionate about their opposition to President Trump.

2 months ago

a sign says NO KINGS with Donald Trump's face
Community

What to know about New Jersey’s ‘No Kings’ protests on Saturday

At least 50 different towns are planning rallies to protest what some describe as the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy.

2 months ago

West Philadelphians joined the No Kings protest
Community

What to know about Philly’s ‘No Kings’ protest

Organizers expect upwards of 20,000 people to march against President Donald Trump’s administration.

2 months ago

Supporters watching boat departs to Gaza
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What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla said most of its vessels were intercepted or assumed intercepted after communication was lost by Thursday morning in an Israeli operation.

2 months ago

Philadelphia tour guide Stephen Pierce
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Philadelphians gather to oppose Trump administration’s plans to change President’s House site

Organizers from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition attempted to present Interior Secretary Doug Burgum with a letter asking the administration not to censor history.

3 months ago

Immigrant advocates hold signs at a rally in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘A void of leadership’: Pa. immigrant advocates call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to end state collaboration with ICE

Organizers also urged the governor to support a law that would grant driver’s licenses to all residents.

3 months ago

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Michelle Flamer speaks to protesters at Independence National Historical Park
Community

Philly activists rally to protect President’s House history as Trump deadline to remove exhibits depicting slavery nears

The Trump administration has given a Sept. 17 deadline for federal agencies to remove materials that highlight the darker parts of American history.

3 months ago

A man protesting a proposed Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking lot holds a sign that reads
Urban Planning

Grays Ferry community members say CHOP garage is a ‘health hazard’

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia plans to build a 1,005-vehicle garage for employee parking needs.

3 months ago

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A drumline marches through South Philadelphia
Community

‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly

Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.

3 months 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.

4 months ago

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