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Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations

The Justice Department argues cities do not have the authority to regulate federal officers.

3 hours ago

Mini Serrano and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado in their practice space.
Arts & Entertainment

Debut EP by Philadelphia alternative rockers Cold Court channels childhood memories into an expansive soundscape

The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia’s most ambitious songwriters.

8 hours ago

A banner outside of borough hall marks the 100th anniversary
Community

Historical marker recognizing New Jersey’s only incorporated Black municipality to be unveiled Friday

The state’s only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail.

8 hours ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Courts & Law

Camden residents seek compensation for scrap metal recycler’s fires and other impacts through class action lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed “noxious emissions” from EMR interfered with the use of their properties.

8 hours ago

outside Legislative Hall
Community

Same-day voter registration bill fails in the Delaware House, other voting legislation advances

Several proposed constitutional amendments on voting are making their way through the Delaware General Assembly.

9 hours ago

Kevin
Community

West Philadelphia man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book

Robinson, who now owns a real-estate business in Philadelphia, said his story is an example of “community-made” success.

9 hours ago

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Vladymir Vernet and Vladimir Cherchiev pose for a photo together in the restaurant.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Haitian community welcomes the rest of the diaspora ahead of World Cup game against Brazil

The Caribbean nation is an underdog, but that isn’t stopping Haitians celebrating the Grenadier’s return to the tournament after 52 years.

22 hours ago

National Park Service employees restore the exhibit on slavery to the President's House Site on Independence Mall
Courts & Law

Court ruling clears way to replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia at President’s House Site, handing Trump a win

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled Philadelphia lacks authority to control exhibits at the Independence Mall site.

1 day ago

A ramp onto the beach allows access to the boardwalk
Community

Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026

From beach wheelchairs and access mats to beach taxis and accessible restrooms, here's where to find accommodations down the shore.

1 day ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Weather

Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming

Amid a backdrop of steadily rising temperatures, the city's average from March through May tied a record set in 1921.

1 day ago

Sarah Cooper poses for photo
Arts & Entertainment

Before it opens its new building, Philadelphia Ballet stages joint summer program with Opera Philadelphia

A summer camp of singing and dancing is the first run-through of the ballet building’s community accessibility.

1 day ago

Train from SEPTA’s Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)
Urban Planning

SEPTA, transit police reach tentative deal on new contract to avoid strike during World Cup

Transit police officers have been working without a contract since March 31. Members of FOTP Lodge 109 will vote to ratify the contract.

2 days ago

A car with a parking ticket placed under the windshield wiper.
Community

Over 3,100 parking tickets issued during the first 5 days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were issued in error, PPA says

PPA says 181 tickets were canceled after being issued in error to residents with valid parking permits.

2 days ago

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Measles vaccine
Health

Delaware County wastewater samples test positive for measles. So far, no person has a confirmed diagnosis of the disease

County officials have collected two positive samples for the disease from wastewater this month.

2 days ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, and her counterpart
Community

Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the YMCA youth summit to be “architects of solutions,” with teens acting as mayor, council members, reporters and advocates.

2 days ago

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