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The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

21 mins ago

A girl and a parent use a penny press machine
Money

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.

36 mins ago

A close-up photo of Donald Trump speaking
Politics & Policy

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere.

51 mins ago

Cherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame R. Morton
Education

Cherry Hill school superintendent assures residents: No permission slips required for library books

Superintendent Kwame R. Morton Sr. addressed a memo that discussed requiring parental permission for students to access content deemed sensitive.

1 hour ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim

In the newly released emails, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim of sex trafficking.

1 hour ago

Miniature American flags flutter in wind gusts across the National Mall near the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Politics & Policy

U.S. House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

The prospect of travel delays due to the shutdown could complicate the vote.

4 hours ago

A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

A historic government shutdown is nearly over. Here’s what to know

Beyond an estimated $11 billion economic loss, the six-week shutdown has created a cascade of troubles for many Americans.

4 hours ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philadelphia is considering adding menopause, menstruation health issues to workplace anti-discrimination laws

The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disruptive symptoms of menstruation and menopause.

5 hours ago

Rony Baltazar-Lopez
Politics & Policy

Delaware launches Office of New Americans to strengthen support for immigrants

Delaware’s newly created Office of New Americans will coordinate resources for immigrants and strengthen statewide support networks.

7 hours ago

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sophie Lynford smile
Arts & Entertainment

Andrew Lloyd Webber visits the Delaware Art Museum’s Pre-Raphaelite collection

The musical theater composer stopped in Wilmington during the “Phantom of the Opera” revival tour to talk about Victorian-era paintings.

18 hours ago

An aircraft lands at Philadelphia International Airport
Health

Health department warns of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

The warning is precautionary; the health department said it believes there is no threat to the public.

19 hours ago

Claire Gunnison earning her wings
Community

A life of service: Philadelphia Navy veteran leads nonprofit that tackles food insecurity, gun violence

Claire Gunnison served for a decade in the Navy. Now she is working to improve the quality of life of Philadelphians around the city.

23 hours ago

El Alcalde de Wilmington John Carney
Politics & Policy

“Esto no está bien”: el alcalde de Wilmington anuncia una nueva estrategia para las personas sin hogar y culpa a Filadelfia del aumento de la población sin techo en la ciudad

Las autoridades de Wilmington permitirán acampar en un parque de la ciudad, pero prohibirán dormir al aire libre en todas las demás zonas de la ciudad.

1 day ago

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles’ dominant defense leads to 10-7 win over Packers

There weren’t many successful plays by either offense for much of the night.

1 day ago

Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only one of the nine justices to say she would have revived the lower court orders immediately.

1 day ago

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