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Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and the White House have agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund DHS for two weeks while they debate curbs on ICE.
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At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon conducted a congressional oversight visit at the facility just weeks after one of her constituents died in ICE custody.
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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
With no final agreement yet and an uncertain path ahead, the standoff threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown.
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Meyer’s recommended budget would ‘modernize’ business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.
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Haverford High School teacher among 5 finalists for National Teacher of the Year
Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.
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A dozen Democrats are fighting for the chance to face Republican Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway in April.
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Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes
Residents are concerned that a strain on the power grid could mean higher electric bills.
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More snow on the way for Philadelphia region? What to know about possible storm this weekend
As of Thursday, the latest model guidance for the Philadelphia region depicts a glancing blow late Saturday into Sunday afternoon.
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Jan. 29 - Feb. 1: Art Battle in Delaware, an award show celebrating Philly's top restaurants and the Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:14Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months
The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.
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Listen 1:16Some local law enforcement has signed 287(g) agreements with ICE. Others are doubling down on limiting cooperation with federal agents amid a nationwide crackdown.
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N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding
The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.
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Listen 1:01Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.
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Listen 0:59Philadelphians urged to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures continue to drop
Pipes are at greater risk of freezing and bursting as low temperatures remain for consecutive days.
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