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‘No Kings’ protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers

Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse were killed in their Brooklyn Park home.

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Politics & Policy

‘No Kings’ demonstration in Philadelphia attracts thousands to protest Trump administration

Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence and others stand as the US Army Band performs and the US Navy Blue Angels flyover at the end of an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial, July 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary in Philadelphia

Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.

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WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey

Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.

9 hours ago

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Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?

For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.

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Community

Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail

The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.

20 hours ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag

The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.

21 hours ago

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Philadelphia Board of Education voices concern over charter school performance

Board members reviewed 18 schools up for charter renewal, two weeks after approving the first new charter school since 2018.

21 hours ago

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Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote

Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.

1 day ago

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4 detainees escape from Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, Department of Homeland Security says

Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.

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Courts & Law

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California

The ruling comes after a federal judge’s order said Trump's National Guard deployment was illegal.

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For Philly’s Low Cut Connie, protest songs and American dissent are ‘patriotic’

Singer-songwriter Adam Weiner talks protest songs, fear, and American identity ahead of nationwide “No Kings” protests.

1 day ago

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‘TERRA’ weaves women’s bodies into the forest of Northwest Philly’s Schuylkill Center

Tucked into Philly’s largest tract of wild forest, “TERRA” explores ecofeminism and the disruptive forces of gravity.

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Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project

While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.

1 day ago

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Pennsylvania public media affiliates weigh impact of possible cuts after U.S. House votes to defund them

The measure, which would claw back two years of public media funding, passed by only two votes, with five Republicans voting against it and four Democrats missing the vote.

2 days ago

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