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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
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Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025

Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Higher Education

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

2 months ago

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Studio 2 Extra: Pa. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan calls Signal chat leak “a violation of security protocol,” urges investigation

The Representative is sounding the alarm over a leaked chats involving senior Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and VP J.D. Vance.

Air Date: March 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region

Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.

2 months ago

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Gov. Meyer proposes new tax brackets for wealthier Delawareans, offers new housing and education initiatives

The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.

2 months ago

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Should NPR, PBS get government funding?

Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing included the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger. We discuss the issue of federal funding from multiple angles.

Air Date: March 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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Government Accountability
Health Care
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Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Media
Military

The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know

Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?

2 months ago

James Andrew Malone speaks to a reporter
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
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Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs

James Andrew Malone's win is the first in over 100 years for a Democrat in the state's 36th District, which represents northern Lancaster County.

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Media
Military

Gabbard calls Signal chats a ‘mistake’ as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan

Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said the conversation included “candid and sensitive” information about military strikes against Houthi rebels.

2 months ago

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Government Accountability
Media
Military
Technology

In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server

Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.

2 months ago

Liza Fortt, 74 (center), accompanied by her son Timothy Walker (center top), and husband Willie Fortt emerge from their polling place at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
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Pennsylvania
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Pa. primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 20. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

2 months ago

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‘We’ll let the courts decide’: Delaware counties react to legislation that would override local zoning rules on marijuana stores

Some localities in Delaware have banned retail marijuana stores completely while others have enacted strict limitations on site locations.

2 months ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
National

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists.

2 months ago

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Environment
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Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’

President Donald Trump has targeted environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that were a Biden administration priority.

2 months ago

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