Philadelphia NewsRepublicans voted to defund NPR and PBS. Here’s how WHYY and other Pa. stations will be impacted.“Mr. Rogers, a Pittsburgh icon, taught us kindness and empathy. My wife, Gisele, learned English watching PBS," said U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.), who voted against the federal cuts.
Philadelphia NewsRepublicans voted to defund NPR and PBS. Here’s how WHYY and other Pa. stations will be impacted.“Mr. Rogers, a Pittsburgh icon, taught us kindness and empathy. My wife, Gisele, learned English watching PBS," said U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.), who voted against the federal cuts.
National PoliticsTrump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
National PoliticsTrump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
Philadelphia PoliticsIs Philly’s DA race over? Republicans are polling whether Democrat Pat Dugan could beat Larry Krasner as the GOP nominee.
Philadelphia PoliticsIs Philly’s DA race over? Republicans are polling whether Democrat Pat Dugan could beat Larry Krasner as the GOP nominee.
PoliticsTrump’s controversial former attorney, Emil Bove, is one step closer to becoming a Philly-based federal judgeBove's candidacy was sent to the U.S. Senate for a confirmation vote despite significant opposition from former judges and prosecutors.
PoliticsTrump’s controversial former attorney, Emil Bove, is one step closer to becoming a Philly-based federal judgeBove's candidacy was sent to the U.S. Senate for a confirmation vote despite significant opposition from former judges and prosecutors.
National PoliticsTrump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’The rhetoric marks a dramatic escalation for the Republican president, who has broken with some of his most loyal backers on issues in the past, but never with such fervor.
National PoliticsTrump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’The rhetoric marks a dramatic escalation for the Republican president, who has broken with some of his most loyal backers on issues in the past, but never with such fervor.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Mayor Parker’s administration approached contract talks — and eventually a tentative agreement — with AFSCME DC 47The deal, which must be ratified by members, will cost approximately $92 million over the course of five years.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Mayor Parker’s administration approached contract talks — and eventually a tentative agreement — with AFSCME DC 47The deal, which must be ratified by members, will cost approximately $92 million over the course of five years.
PoliticsSpokesperson who handled press on Jan. 6 riot is fired from DOJ. She has N.J., Philly ties. “I was fired without reason, and I’m completely perplexed,” said Hartman, who lives in the Philadelphia suburbs and grew up in Salem County. Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed her.
PoliticsSpokesperson who handled press on Jan. 6 riot is fired from DOJ. She has N.J., Philly ties. “I was fired without reason, and I’m completely perplexed,” said Hartman, who lives in the Philadelphia suburbs and grew up in Salem County. Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed her.
Pennsylvania PoliticsMontgomery County raises minimum wage for county workers by 25%County officials say the new wage floor is the highest in the region.
Pennsylvania PoliticsMontgomery County raises minimum wage for county workers by 25%County officials say the new wage floor is the highest in the region.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 eventsLawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 eventsLawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.
National PoliticsDelaware bans controversial ICE partnership program Gov. Matt Meyer has signed legislation to block local law enforcement agencies from partnering with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration violations and share related data.
National PoliticsDelaware bans controversial ICE partnership program Gov. Matt Meyer has signed legislation to block local law enforcement agencies from partnering with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration violations and share related data.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick, Donald Trump announce billions in AI and energy investments in Pa. at innovation summit: ‘The nation’s future depends on us’Republican Sen. Dave McCormick organized the summit, which drew appearances from President Trump, major tech CEOs and the state's most prominent Democrats.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick, Donald Trump announce billions in AI and energy investments in Pa. at innovation summit: ‘The nation’s future depends on us’Republican Sen. Dave McCormick organized the summit, which drew appearances from President Trump, major tech CEOs and the state's most prominent Democrats.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro and a top Pa. lawmaker say they’re getting closer to reaching a state budget dealThe Democratic-controlled state House took the first step toward a budget deal Monday. But the bill does not have the Senate GOP’s support, and leaders say they want to reduce spending further.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro and a top Pa. lawmaker say they’re getting closer to reaching a state budget dealThe Democratic-controlled state House took the first step toward a budget deal Monday. But the bill does not have the Senate GOP’s support, and leaders say they want to reduce spending further.
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 47, Philly’s white-collar city workers union, has reached a tentative deal with Mayor Parker’s administrationThe tentative agreement comes as AFSCME DC 47 was taking steps to authorize a strike for some workers, and averts the potential of a second city worker walkout this month.
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 47, Philly’s white-collar city workers union, has reached a tentative deal with Mayor Parker’s administrationThe tentative agreement comes as AFSCME DC 47 was taking steps to authorize a strike for some workers, and averts the potential of a second city worker walkout this month.
ElectionsPennsylvania’s 1.4 million unaffiliated voters can’t vote in primaries. A new lawsuit argues that’s unconstitutional.Four Pennsylvania voters are asking the state Supreme Court to invalidate the commonwealth’s closed primary system in an effort to allow unaffiliated voters to cast a ballot in partisan primaries.
ElectionsPennsylvania’s 1.4 million unaffiliated voters can’t vote in primaries. A new lawsuit argues that’s unconstitutional.Four Pennsylvania voters are asking the state Supreme Court to invalidate the commonwealth’s closed primary system in an effort to allow unaffiliated voters to cast a ballot in partisan primaries.
HealthMillions of dollars in terminated NIH grants in Philadelphia have been restored after a judge’s rulingNew Jersey and Delaware will also claw back millions in funding lost at public universities when dozens of National Institutes of Health grants were abruptly canceled earlier this year.
HealthMillions of dollars in terminated NIH grants in Philadelphia have been restored after a judge’s rulingNew Jersey and Delaware will also claw back millions in funding lost at public universities when dozens of National Institutes of Health grants were abruptly canceled earlier this year.
ElectionsThe Pennsylvania GOP plans to endorse challenger to Josh Shapiro in September, gearing up for 2026Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity could secure an endorsement from the state GOP as early as September for the 2026 gubernatorial election challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro.
ElectionsThe Pennsylvania GOP plans to endorse challenger to Josh Shapiro in September, gearing up for 2026Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity could secure an endorsement from the state GOP as early as September for the 2026 gubernatorial election challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Small Business3 new or pending employment laws in Pennsylvania that could impact your business A new rule limits noncompete agreements for healthcare workers, and legislators are considering changes to laws on cannabis use and pay history questions.
Small Business3 new or pending employment laws in Pennsylvania that could impact your business A new rule limits noncompete agreements for healthcare workers, and legislators are considering changes to laws on cannabis use and pay history questions.
New Jersey NewsTiny Shore community can secede from its far-flung township, N.J. Supreme Court ruledTo get from South Seaside Park to Berkeley Township requires a trip of about 15 miles.
New Jersey NewsTiny Shore community can secede from its far-flung township, N.J. Supreme Court ruledTo get from South Seaside Park to Berkeley Township requires a trip of about 15 miles.