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Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis, law enforcement

Many of Pennsylvania’s legitimate hemp business owners — mostly retailers, but including farmers and processors — want new regulations to clear up any public confusion.

3 weeks ago

Delaware Governor Matt Meyers at podium
Health

‘A prescription we’ve written for every Delawarean’: Gov. Meyer’s order lets virtually all residents get updated COVID-19 vaccine

The governor’s move aims to override the FDA’s action to restrict shots to people 65 or older and others with serious health issues.

3 weeks ago

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Community

SNAP cuts could devastate Atlantic City, one of New Jersey’s largest food deserts

Atlantic City food pantries brace for SNAP cuts, as one of N.J.’s worst food deserts faces rising hunger and limited grocery options.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Delaware DOJ official charged with DUI, vehicular assault after allegedly driving drunk in school parking lot

The Delaware Department of Justice employee hurt at least two people at the St. George’s Technical High School lot, police say. He has since been fired.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:47
Kenyatta Johnson in a council hearing
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative timeline for new Sixers arena remains up in the air as lawmakers return to session

The team wants to open a new facility by 2031, but it’s unclear when the topic may come up in Philadelphia City Council.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
Woodbridge School District students posing for photo
Education

‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes

Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.

4 weeks ago

Listen 3:22
President Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive 50th birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump.

4 weeks ago

Republican candidate for NJ governor Jack Ciattarelli shakes a man's hand
Politics & Policy

Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in New Jersey and Virginia

In both states, Democratic candidates for governor are distancing themselves from their party’s far-left wing in campaigns focused instead on rising costs.

4 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission

If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.

1 month ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach

Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.

1 month ago

City officials celebrate in front of a replica of the Liberty Bell
Community

Philly announces plans to invest $100M in city neighborhoods for 2026 celebrations outside of the historic district

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

1 month ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Politics & Policy
WITF

Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention

This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.

1 month ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes wage theft bill, arguing potential unintended consequences

Meyer said Delaware already has existing laws to fight wage theft and hold bad actors responsible for their actions.

1 month ago

The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Urban Planning

Philadelphia water rates increase by more than 9% this week

The proposed rate increase, which went into effect Monday, will help fund the city’s 25-year, multibillion-dollar Water Revitalization Plan.

1 month ago

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

1 month ago

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