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The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 8h

Tonight on the show:
🎒 Correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social with Philadelphia School District updates
🏙️ Councilmember Nic O'Rourke on new legislation and fall plans

Tune in at 6 on WPPM 106.5, Xfinity 66, FiOS 29, or stream on YouTube:
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Philly's mayor, Cherelle Parker, has been notably silent about the Trump administration's threats to Democrat-run cities.

Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social doesn't think it's a winning strategy:

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Ending Obamacare subsidies would significantly increase health insurance costs for most Americans, @lancehaver.bsky.social reports. Here's why:

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Cutting ACA subsidies would harm the people who the Trump administration claims to protect, @lancehaver.bsky.social reports.

Here's how:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 4d

What is Mayor Cherelle Parker doing to prevent and plan for National Guard troops coming to Philadelphia?

We don't know, says @lmcglynn.bsky.social. Here's why:

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No matter the state, insurance commissioners say that Affordable Care Act subsidies are necessary for Americans to continue accessing basic healthcare.

Reporter @lancehaver.bsky.social has the story:

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Councilmember @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social wants Philly to take a stronger stand against the Trump administration.

Here's why:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 5d

Here's how towns and city's around Philadelphia are dealing with ICE — and why @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social believes elected officials here should be paying attention:

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Senior centers are a major part of Philly elders' lives, Councilmember Kendra Brooks says. Here's why:

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Here's the flyer, via Nicetown Community Development Corporation:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for something to do next weekend? Check out this free, family-friendly festival in Nicetown hosted by @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social in memory of a local artist:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 6d

During the 2008 recession, many Americans leaned on cheap dollar store groceries to feed their families.

But in recent years, prices have risen, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says:

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Elections 👏 have 👏 consequences 👏

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans blamed the Biden administration for higher grocery prices. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know who they're pointing the finger at now:

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Inflation isn't the only major factor raising prices on eggs, meat, and other groceries, consumer reporter Lance Haver says. Here's another he says to consider:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 9d

More Philly shoppers are heading to this big-box mainstay in hopes of saving on groceries:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 9d

Grocery prices are going up around Philly. Here's how immigration crackdowns are playing a role:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 10d

How will Mayor Cherelle Parker's HOME Initiative encourage more real estate development?

Host @lmcglynn.bsky.social explains the finances:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 10d

How will Mayor Parker's One Philly Mortgage Program help Philadelphians with poor credit? Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know:

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A lot of people are struggling to afford groceries right now. Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about it:

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Housing preservation is a major part of Mayor Parker's HOME Initiative. But, questions about how the process will actually work still remain:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 12d

Here's the most expensive part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's HOME initiative:

The Philadelphia Hall Monitor @hallmonitorwppm.bsky.social · 16d

Corporations' interests play a major role in whether or not journalists, comedians, and other speakers are protected from First Amendment violations.

Here's what @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about it:

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Does the First Amendment protect hate speech? Temple University law professor Laure E. Little explains:

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Why do media corporations settle with the Trump administration instead of defending their right to free speech?

Here's what First Amendment expert Laura E. Little thinks: