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Courts & Law

Officials arrest 1 of 2 detainees still missing from New Jersey immigration facility

New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said the detainees escaped from Delany Hall in Newark by breaking a wall and escaping from a parking lot.

4 hours ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Courts & Law

Ex-N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison for 11-year bribery sentence

“Despite his decades of service, he is now known more widely as Gold Bar Bob,” said defense lawyer Adam Fee.

8 hours ago

Rob Bresnahan speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, of Pennsylvania, facing criticism over stock trades he may have profited from during tariff upheaval

The Scranton-area politician was cited by national media for trading during Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. He says the trades were done by a financial adviser.

11 hours ago

Castor Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Northeast Philly neighbors sue to block PennDOT’s plans to narrow a commercial corridor for cars, add bike lanes

Take Back Your Neighborhood filed a lawsuit against PennDOT, SEPTA and State Rep. Jared Solomon over plans to remove car lanes along Castor Avenue.

12 hours ago

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Education

Lower Merion nonprofit celebrates half a century of providing underserved students access to educational opportunities

The organization A Better Chance Lower Merion has helped young students of color with mentors and access to strong schools.

12 hours ago

Over a dozen SEPTA police officers take the oath of office
Urban Planning

SEPTA swears in new transit police officers amid budget woes and ongoing safety concerns

The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.

1 day ago

Elizabeth Lankenau
Community

‘There is no substitute’: Philly advocates and officials defend EPA regulation as agency seeks rollbacks

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

1 day ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games

The state's politically divided government has two weeks left to pass a spending plan before the state loses some spending authority when the new fiscal year starts July 1.

1 day ago

U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center

First Choice Women’s Resource Centers is challenging a state investigation into whether it misled people into thinking its services included referrals for abortion.

1 day ago

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Courts & Law

New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

In early May, the Diocese of Camden said it would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse.

1 day ago

Donald Trump, escorted by Angela F. Ochoa, walks from Marine One to board Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities

In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”

1 day ago

Play On Philly
Education

Play On Philly is shaping students’ futures through intensive music education

Research shows participation in the program sets up students for success by strengthening their executive functions.

1 day ago

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Science

New Castle County residents seek accountability from Delaware City Refinery, regulators

Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.

1 day ago

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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

What Philly renters and landlords need to know about changes to security deposits on track to become law

Renters won’t need to pay a lump sum before they move in and can use installments under a Philadelphia City Council bill that’s headed to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk.

1 day ago

the exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Health

Pennsylvania lawmakers move to regulate private equity deals in health care, but a bill faces hurdles in the Senate

House lawmakers from Delaware County are leading efforts to regulate private equity transactions after the closure of Crozer Health last month.

2 days ago

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