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Brendan Boyle speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia congressman authors bill to ‘protect history’ from censorship

Boyle said the bill was necessary after the Trump administration removed an exhibit about the history of slavery at the President’s House Site.

11 hours ago

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People holding up a large banner that says Resistencia En Acción NJ
Community

A New Jersey immigrant rights group wants local officials to investigate tactics used during an operation at a Trenton auto repair shop

One of the suspects taken into custody by U.S. Marshals Service agents was wanted for assault by auto and other charges.

12 hours ago

Listen 1:04
Empty courtroom
Politics & Policy

Delaware Supreme Court upholds controversial overhaul of state corporate law

The revamp of Delaware’s corporate code was sparked by Elon Musk’s "DExit" from the state after an Chancery Court decision not in his favor.

13 hours ago

Listen 0:43
the quakertown police chief appears to be choking a student protester
Community

Quakertown parents demand action from school board following violence and arrests at student anti-ICE walkout

Parents and residents said they were frustrated by the district’s response to a clash between police and students during a protest Feb. 20 that ended in five student arrests.

14 hours ago

Listen 1:14
Bill Clinton speaking into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship

The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress.

18 hours ago

Ñuuxakun students practicing dance
Arts & Entertainment

‘We are culture’: How immigrant communities in Philadelphia are cultivating identity and creativity through dance

From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.

24 hours ago

a flower exhibit at the Philadelphia flower show
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 gets rooted down this weekend

The nation’s largest and oldest horticulture show features fantasy tableaus about the origins and evolution of American gardening.

1 day ago

Listen 1:14
A therapist holding a clipboard for notes on her lap during a group therapy session.
Health

New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County

Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.

1 day ago

Listen 1:11
School bus parked in Fishtown
Education

Philadelphia School District revises facilities plan, sparing 2 schools from closure

Community support led to Russell Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School being removed from the proposed closures.

1 day ago

A close-up photo of Hilary Clinton
Courts & Law

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s criminal activities

“We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about,” Hillary Clinton said in an interview with the BBC earlier this month.

2 days ago

In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Lawyers say Quakertown student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief

The attorneys said the students from Quakertown Community High School who were demonstrating against immigration enforcement policies acted in self-defense.

2 days ago

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law

Former Delco officer accused of child rape fatally shot in a gunfire exchange with Lower Merion Twp. police

Francis Connell Collier resigned in December from the Morton Police Department in Delaware County after being placed on leave because of the investigation.

2 days ago

Intricate floral designs on display at the flower show
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Flower Show, Blue Man Group, East Passyunk Restaurant Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 27 - March 2: “Glory Ride” in Delaware, a special presentation at the Philadelphia Film Society and Atlantic City Boat Show in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is 150 years old. Here’s how it has evolved

What started as a showcase of industrial ingenuity at the 1876 Centennial Exposition has shape-shifted many times.

2 days ago

Listen 1:36
Soku Massimo takes a bow
Arts & Entertainment

How Philly Fashion Week has expanded access to an industry once reserved for insiders and celebrities

For two decades, the event has become a launchpad for local designers, turning a grassroots experiment into an enduring creative institution.

2 days ago

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