Gateway Tunnel Project shutdown looms Friday after Trump pulled funding
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
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Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
Congressional leaders are blaming one another as the federal government shutdown enters a second week. Polling shows many Americans are worried about the effects of the disruption.
The government will shut down on Oct. 1 if no deal is reached to provide funding. Democrats are demanding health care protections be included in the deal, but Republicans are not budging. Brandon Goldner has the latest on the partisan gridlock and what would happen if the government does shut down.
President Trump told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to "go to hell" in a tirade on Truth Social just hours before lawmakers were expected to strike a deal.
Some Senate Republicans want to vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," but it's unclear whether the legislation has enough support.
Schumer, the top Jewish elected official in the U.S., said statements "raise serious concerns about antisemitic motivation."
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Federal lawmakers say they will push for new measures in Congress on Monday to track down the mysterious drones flying across the Tri-State Area.
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York announced a $400 million federal security grant program for all houses of worship, including churches, synagogues and mosques, amid rising antisemitism.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists."
The deal between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer includes $886 billion in defense spending and $704 billion in non-defense spending.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer quietly made the change, telling the Sergeant of Arms to no longer enforce the long-time tradition requiring males to wear a coat and tie on the Senate floor.
A popular new energy drink backed by influencer Logan Paul led one U.S. senator and a Philadelphia doctor to sound the alarm.
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
President Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other key legislators on Tuesday.
There's a warning for holiday shoppers as online bots are snatching up this season's hottest toys.
Chris discussed last night's WPHT Speaker Series event with Eric Bolling from Fox News, CNN claiming that journalists face danger covering the Trump White House and a Catholic Cardinal being accused of sexual abuse. At 8:20, he spoke to Sharyl Attkisson about her new book, The Smear, and the state of the media during the Trump administration.
On today's show, Rich discussed Mitch McConnell's vow to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court by the end of the week, democrat senators securing enough votes to filibuster Gorsuch's nomination, and the folks at Morning Joe continuing their attack on President Trump.
The opposition from the two Democrats came after two days of hearings in which Gorsuch emerged unscathed and with solid Republican support in the GOP-led Senate.
Chris discussed Donald Trump firing acting Attorney General Sally Yates for not enforcing his executive order, a bishop punched in the face during a mass and Philadelpha Mayor Jim Kenney's argument against repealing Obamacare. At 8:20, he spoke with Dr Lawrence Schlachter about his views on the nominee for HHS Secretary, Tom Price.
Rich discussed Vice President elect Mike Pence vowing to shutdown Obamacare, Chuck Schumer's new phrase 'Make America sick again' and the latest regarding the Russia hacking. He also discussed Philadelphia's ranking on the bed bugs list, Philadelphia's soda tax and CNN using a scene from a game to explain Russian hacking.
The Carolina Hurricane's shutout the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
The NHL has released the full schedule of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Max Meyer and two Miami relievers combined on a one-hitter, Xavier Edwards homered and the Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
The Carolina Hurricane's shutout the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Carolina Hurricane's shutout the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
The NHL has released the full schedule of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Max Meyer and two Miami relievers combined on a one-hitter, Xavier Edwards homered and the Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Despite the Flyers loss to Carolina, fans celebrated the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy. Eva Andersen reports.
Together, they can do anything — hundreds of people took part in the Ronald McDonald House plane pull near Philadelphia International Airport, a major fundraising event. Ray Strickland reports live with more on this big event that helps families struggling with seriously sick children right here at home.
It will be cool but sunny for the Broad Street Run on Sunday. Before then, it's cloudy on Saturday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
There is plenty of confusion among Spirit Airlines travelers with bookings after the company shut down early on Saturday morning. Traveler Yash Kothari arrived at Philadelphia International Airport for an early morning flight only to find out he had missed the 1 a.m. announcement from Spirit that the airline was shutting down after 34 years in business. Ray Strickland reports.