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People sitting in the seats during a Trenton City Council hearing.
Politics & Policy

Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

5 hours ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers budget address
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council rejects most of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s tax proposals to advance $7.1B budget

Parker blamed “billionaire tech companies” after Council rejected a $1 per-ride tax on rideshare services meant to benefit the school district.

9 hours ago

Three dancers perform on the pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

9 hours ago

State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers propose adding $87M to FY2027 budget, exceeding governor’s growth cap

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

10 hours ago

School children have a parade with their large puppets and signs.
Education

Students at Blankenburg Elementary celebrate community with annual puppet march despite looming closure

The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.

10 hours ago

Mikie Sherrill speaking at a podium during a press conference
Politics & Policy

REAL ID appointments now easier and quicker to make according to New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission

Four additional offices are now issuing REAL ID licenses, and applicants can upload proof of residency on their cell phones.

10 hours ago

Close up of a siren on top of a police car at night.
Courts & Law

Montgomery County encourages immigrants to call 911 after decline in non-English emergency calls

In 2025, overall use of Language Line, which provides translation for more than 240 languages in real time, was down 12.4% from 2024.

10 hours ago

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Drummers lead a Pride parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Pride march and festival, St. Vincent with the Pops, and the Chinese Lantern Festival lead this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

12 hours ago

Listen 5:40
Camden Council President Angel Fuentes speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026.Camden Council President Angel Fuentes speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Camden’s mayor says investments in public safety, jobs and neighborhoods are making the city stronger

The mayor spent more than 50 minutes highlighting the city’s record-low crime, neighborhood investments and workforce initiatives in his State of the City address.

19 hours ago

Listen 1:00
The living shoreline off the coast of Lewes, Delaware
Science

Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware

The project aims to reduce the risk of infrastructure damage while supporting marine habitats and recreational fishing.

22 hours ago

Listen 1:01
The hands of someone holding a pen and notepad while talking to someone else are seen.
Health

Council for Relationships in Philly avoids closure to continue 94-year legacy of therapy and counseling services

Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.

22 hours ago

Listen 1:11
Members of OnePA Renters United Philadelphia hold signs reading SAFE HEALTHY HOMES and PROTECT RENTERS! VOTE YES
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly lawmakers are pushing to reduce wait times for renters fighting unfair landlords, retaliatory evictions

The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.

1 day ago

La representante estatal Kim Williams habla sobre un programa piloto que desea financiar
Community

“Seguros, apoyados y listos para aprender”: Defensores en Delaware impulsan un plan piloto de vales de alquiler para estudiantes que carecen de hogar.

Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.

1 day ago

Adam Hamawy addresses supporters at watch party
Politics & Policy

Adam Hamawy won a wide-open Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. What were his keys to victory?

With no more county line ballot design in the Garden State, a super PAC played a crucial part in the outcome of the race.

1 day ago

Listen 0:56
Las bebidas con infusión de THC han proliferado en las licorerías de Delaware
Politics & Policy

Un proyecto de ley excluiría a las tiendas que venden productos derivados de cannabis y restringiría la venta de bebidas con THC en Delaware a las licorerías, los dispensarios de cannabis y las microcervecerías

Las tiendas que venden productos de CBD no tendrían permitido ofrecer bebidas embriagantes, mientras los legisladores hacen un segundo intento por regular la materia.

2 days ago

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