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Jennifer Mascott testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Texas' abortion ban, in Washington, D.C., on September 29, 2021.
Delaware
Law
National

Trump’s controversial pick will soon join federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears cases from Pa., N.J. and Del.

Jennifer Mascott may not have the same “baggage” as Emil Bove, but Democrats decry her lack of experience and area ties.

16 hours ago

Listen 1:28
A University of Pennsylvania sign
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Politics

University of Pennsylvania declines to sign Trump’s higher-education compact

President J. Larry Jameson said he sought a wide range of input so the response “reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.”

1 day ago

a sign says NO KINGS with Donald Trump's face
Explainers
New Jersey
Protests

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 days ago

West Philadelphians joined the No Kings protest
Explainers
Philadelphia
Protests

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

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

4 days ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Government Accountability
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Penn union organizers call Trump demands on higher education a ‘total betrayal of our values’

The White House asked nine universities to make sweeping policy changes to access federal programs like visas and research grants.

1 week ago

Listen 1:23
President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Energy
Environment
Government
Politics

Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:17
Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Delaware
Environment
Government
New Jersey

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
Mike Johnson frowning
Government Accountability

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

2 weeks ago

Signage for the University of Pennsylvania
Government
Higher Education
Politics

Trump asks Penn, 8 other colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to some of the most selective public and private universities including the University of Pennsylvania.

2 weeks ago

Veenu Aishwarya, founder and CEO of AUM LifeTech, stands in his office
Government
Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

How Trump’s $100K price tag for H-1B work visas could impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Tens of thousands of people work under H-1B visas in the region. Many fear the move will mean less investment in U.S. companies and more talent for overseas competitors.

2 weeks ago

Listen 3:36
Governor Josh Shapiro signs executive order at press conference
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:20
Parent with autism with kids
Health Care
Medicine

For some Philly-area parents and autism advocates, Trump’s Tylenol report reveals split on research, treatment efforts

Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:33
John Thune speaking, with Mike Johnson and JD Vance standing on either side of him during a press conference
Economy
Government Accountability
National

U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

2 weeks ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WESA

Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data

At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.

3 weeks ago

outside the NJTV News studio
Media
New Jersey
TV

NJ PBS, New Jersey’s only dedicated public television channel, will cease operations in the Garden State next summer

After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.

3 weeks ago

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