What is Montgomery County doing to prevent its lone measles case from spreading?
It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.
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Listen 0:59DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it’s not looking at big spending drivers
Even taking DOGE's claims at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.
1 year ago
Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.
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Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide. Here are 7 key takeaways
The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.
1 year ago
While Philly’s Ukrainian residents express concern with Trump’s shift on Ukraine, some are optimistic support for their homeland will continue.
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Listen 3:17A look at claims around Trump’s initiatives as he prepares to address Congress
President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.
1 year ago
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
The president took credit for reorienting the economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress on plans after a turbulent first few weeks in office.
1 year ago
Even in Philly, some support Trump’s mass firings
Republicans say inflation and national debt demand sharp federal cuts.
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The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.
1 year ago
Listen 1:58Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE
Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Gov. Shapiro meets with Penn Med leader amid ‘existential’ threat posed by Trump
The top administrator painted a dire portrait of Penn Medicine’s future amid a “chaotic pace of government regulations and executive orders.”
1 year ago
Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.
1 year ago
Immigration officials say everyone living in the U.S. illegally must register. What does that mean?
Each person must register and provide their fingerprints and address, the statement says, and parents and guardians of anyone under age 14 must ensure they are registered.
1 year ago
Philly-area lawmakers walk out of meeting with Penn president over DEI cuts
A Pennsylvania state senator and state representative left the meeting after they say a university administrator referred to diversity as a “lightning rod.”
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