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Protesters outside City Hall
Community

Hundreds march in Philadelphia to protest ICE: ‘We’re not going to let this stand’

The protesters called for workers to join a general strike started in Minnesota against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

10 hours ago

Kevin Gallagher shoveling snow from the sidewalk in front of his home during a snowstorm
Weather

Philly’s snow emergency continues as the city digs itself out of slush and a deep freeze

After its biggest snowstorm in a decade, Philadelphia remains under a snow emergency with bitter cold expected to last all week.

11 hours ago

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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he will not vote to shut down government over ICE funding

Although Fetterman called for the immigration operation in Minneapolis to “immediately end,” he vowed to never vote to shut down the government.

12 hours ago

Snowy Philadelphia streets are seen from above on Jan. 26, 2026 after a major storm
Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Remote learning Tuesday; city emergency remains in effect; 3 die while shoveling in Pa.; latest storm impact

Bitter temps will linger across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

21 hours ago

A resident gets a hand out of the snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
Weather

The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in the Philly region

Winter is still the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. “You're always going to see variable weather patterns,” one expert said.

24 hours ago

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A resident uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
Weather

Philly sees its biggest snowstorm in 10 years as bitter temperatures promise to keep slushy conditions around for days

A major winter storm dumped over 9 inches of snow in Philadelphia before turning to sleet and freezing rain. Subfreezing temps are predicted all week.

1 day ago

Snow plows on the street during a snowstorm
Weather

Snow emergency remains in effect for Philadelphia as winter storm makes an icy turn

The Philly area expects at least 10 inches of snow. Crews are battling the snow and preparing for an expected transition to sleet and freezing rain.

2 days ago

An aerial view of East Montgomery Avenue in Fishtown is blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026.
Weather

Photos: Snow blankets the Philadelphia region in first major storm of 2026

Here's how the winter storm and its aftermath have unfolded, in photos.

2 days ago

Cooper the dog enjoys the snow in Fishtown, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 2026
Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Sleet takes center stage; latest snowfall totals

Significant snow accumulations are impacting Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Here’s everything you need to know.

2 days ago

headquarters of American Water
Community

New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase

The investor-owned utility said a rate increase would help fund major infrastructure projects.

2 days ago

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Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters
Community

A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say

The officer who shot Alex Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

2 days ago

Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting
Politics & Policy

After federal immigration agents kill U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Shapiro, Philly-area Dems decry ICE’s ‘abuses of power’

Pennsylvania's governor said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "clear abuses of power are only creating danger in our communities."

3 days ago

children sledding down a snowy hill
Weather

Some do’s and don’ts to avoid injury in a snowstorm, according to Philly-area doctors

Snowstorms and extreme cold can increase risks for heart attacks, respiratory complications, back injuries, hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning.

3 days ago

Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas after a shooting in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated

Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.

3 days ago

A city trash truck outfitted with a plow rolls down Cumberland Street
Weather

Philly snow storm: Who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines and more

Plus: Where to look for updates on road closures and transit service.

3 days ago

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