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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Mercer County, New Jersey enacts new rules limiting ICE agents from conducting enforcement operations

The policy mirrors steps taken by state officials and other New Jersey counties.

57 minutes ago

John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

2 hours ago

ICE agents go after protestors outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill announces protest zones around Delaney Hall, citing concerns over ICE agent surge

The governor said protecting demonstrators and federal immigration enforcement officers is her administration's top priority.

3 hours ago

Holicong Middle School in the Central Bucks School District
Education

Central Bucks School District support staff call for better wages amid contract negotiations

With their contract set to expire June 30, the Central Bucks Education Support Professional Association urged school board members to address pay and retention concerns.

3 hours ago

Listen 1:07
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (left) and Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘Naked racial profiling’: Bitter Delaware officials lose appeal over surrendering wage records in illegal immigration probe

“Anonymous tips” led ICE investigators to seek wage records for 15 businesses, the attorney general said. She suspects more subpoenas are coming.

4 hours ago

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Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Politics & Policy

Camden scrapyard to pause operations after 2-alarm fire. County officials want it shut down

The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.

7 hours ago

Listen 1:09
Banners created by artist Odili Donald Odita at Broad Street Love
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday

“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.

10 hours ago

Listen 1:50
Workers congregate around a PECO truck
Community

PECO bills will rise by about $5 on average starting June 1

The increase comes as rising demand and infrastructure costs continue pushing electricity bills higher.

14 hours ago

Listen 1:01
Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy

The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.

14 hours ago

Front of Philadelphia School District head quarters
Education

School District of Philadelphia approves $4.6 billion operating budget

The approval comes as the city school system faces a $300 million deficit after federal pandemic funds ran out.

24 hours ago

Listen 0:57
ICE agents use their baton as they clash with protesters outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

‘Modern-day concentration camp’: Escalating violence reported at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was denied entry to the facility this week, said Health Department inspectors were not allowed to do a full inspection.

1 day ago

Listen 1:00
The empty building where the development will be.
Urban Planning

‘Yes in God’s backyard’: Upper Merion church transforms vacant building into affordable housing

Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.

1 day ago

Listen 0:57
A SEPTA bus travels down the street
Urban Planning

SEPTA board approves budget and bus route changes

In the works for years, the changes are designed to streamline service and will cause some people to make multiple route changes to replace what was once a one-vehicle ride.

1 day ago

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Five women from the Brandywine Roller Derby team, wearing athletic clothes, kneepads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are in the middle of practicing for roller derby. They are also wearing helmets, which have a variety of colorful stickers on them.
Community

WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.

1 day ago

Protesters and media are thrown on the road by ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

Congress members say conditions dire at New Jersey detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.

1 day ago

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