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One of Camden’s newest employers finds itself in hot water. Philadelphia’s Historical Commission hears hours of testimony on the fate of The Painted Bride. John Reitmeyer of NJSpotlight explains the many issues business owners are having with N
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and the council come to compromise on a 15-month-long battle over funding affordable housing. A local hospital celebrates National Sepsis Day by training doctors and nurses to better spot the condition. The prosecu
Negotiations are continuing to keep Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney from vetoing a bill to impose a 1 percent tax on construction. The United Nations provides a ray of hope for a Princeton graduate imprisoned for espionage in Iran. The money not
President Trump speaks at the Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania today. SNAP and victims of Larry Nassar advocate for a 2 year civil suit window. A new study finds African Americans have higher rate of dementia than white people. We ha
We get the latest update on a natural gas pipeline explosion in Western Pennsylvania. Delaware passes a slate of bills meant to address opioid deaths. We gauge possible flooding over the coming week. We look at the history of protests at rep
With the primaries decided, the general election battle for Delaware’s Senate seat begins. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, gives an update on America’s trust in media. A Miss America Pageant for the Me Too era debuts amid con
Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh enter a third contentious day. Abortion rights supporters consider what would change in Pennsylvania should Roe v Wade get overturned. A Pennsylvania bill wants to limit loc
A Germantown church is providing sanctuary for two families, from Jamaica and Honduras. On the eve of the Delaware primary, we look at the races for Attorney General and U.S. Senate. A super PAC associated with Republican House Speaker Paul Rya
A former Philadelphia Police officer is now facing first degree murder charges for fatally shooting a suspect who fled from a traffic stop. We look at how New Jersey Senator Cory Booker maneuvers in the Capitol, and whether it’s in preparation
New Jersey shoppers weigh in on a proposed ban on single-use plastic bags. A recent Supreme Court ruling and a changing economy are boosting some unions while others are dealing with a new reality. We look ahead to the fall sports season. The M
A controversial contract between the City of Philadelphia and federal immigration authorities comes to an end, Abraham Gutman joins the show to give an overview. A Senate hopeful in Delaware gets some help on the campaign trail from Alexandria
Campbell Soup is not for sale … despite some investors’ wishes. Vonie Long, President of USW Amalgamated Local 1165 gives insight into the steel business. Philadelphia sees an uptick in STDs, but researchers say finding out why isn’t so simple.
We draw the curtains back to peek behind the scenes at the city of Philadelphia. All the components of city life, like water and sewage, trash, paperwork, emergency services and more– all require people to plan and perform a myriad of tasks ev
Philadelphia public school students head back into the classroom. Some hospital administrators worry about relying on J1 Visas to bring foreign specialists to the US. After many delays, Philadelphia starts to roll out its much touted ReBuild
Delaware Senator Chris Coons meets with President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, gives context on the nation’s history with presidential impeachment. A Philadelphia public school struggles
Elevated levels of toxic chemicals show up in some Montgomery County groundwater. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Ana Orso discusses the practice of “redshirting.” A former steel town pushes hard to get a train line. Keshler Thibert joins the show
A Pennsylvania college town launches a program to help residents fight the rising costs of housing, caused by student demand. Eighteen public trash cans in Center City Philadelphia are now emblazoned with artwork raising awareness of advertisin
The Delaware Attorney General’s office has its sights on a company tied to sex trafficking. A former priest and sexual abuse victim tells his story. Angela M. Liddle, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, explains what
Prison officials are considering moving some inmates out of state as a temporary solution to staffing issues. Journalist Maura Ewing explains how criminal defendants are paying service charges and bail fees …even when they’re found to be innoce
Fed up with political inaction on improving bike lanes, cyclists are taking a different route. Dr. Ram Mudambi of Temple’s Fox School of Business explains the effect of tariffs on our region. A neighborhood watches in anger as a cherished memor
As Comcast announces an expansion of its Internet Essentials program, Billy Penn reporter Michaela Winberg looks at the history of the program. Homeless advocacy non-profit Project HOME offers supportive housing specifically for young adults w
Campbell’s Soup company is feeling pressure from investors to put itself up for sale. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, explains how much trust the American public puts into their representatives. Communities broken apart by ge
A federal appeals court rules in favor of former Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah. As health insurance premiums rise, area lawmakers are unable to get full support behind a fix. A teen’s efforts to reform the criminal justice system start
After Parkland, some data suggests young Pennsylvanians becoming more active voters, but there is room for skepticism. Inside a network of group homes that now faces sanctions in New Jersey. New Jersey may finally get wind turbines off its coas
Advocates for New Jersey’s new bail system now question whether it too can lead to unequal racial outcomes. In the Poconos, a controversy is brewing between business owners in towns that rely on tourism and state government, whose environmenta
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