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Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.
Politics & Policy

Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.

12 hours ago

A pregnant U.S. citizen stands at a protest for birthright citizenship
Courts & Law

What’s next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court’s ruling

The legal battle over President Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is not over, despite the administration’s victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.

13 hours ago

John Thune arrives to a meeting
Politics & Policy

U.S. senators launch a weekend of work to meet Trump’s deadline for passing his tax and spending cuts

The rare weekend session comes as Republicans race to pass the president’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July 4 deadline.

13 hours ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Community

Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update

Philadelphia’s mayor pleaded her case via social media to say that the city is offering a fair wage package to the District Council 33 union, which represents city workers.

16 hours ago

Pipes attached to PFAS filtration tanks
Science

Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water

The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.

18 hours ago

The state house floor inside the Capital building in Harrisburg, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Funding to address educational disparities in Pennsylvania has worked, advocates say

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.

24 hours ago

People at the Good Neighbor Senior Center listen to a presentation
Health

Delaware County Health Department steps in to help elderly former Crozer Health patients get medical records

Former Crozer Health patients can get digital and paper copies of their medical records at one of Delco’s Navigating Our Healthcare System for Seniors summer series events.

1 day ago

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Conor Lamb speaks to the crowd at a town hall-style event
Politics & Policy

Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up

Lamb says he isn’t running for anything right now, but he’ll do whatever he can to protect democracy and create a country with more opportunities for people.

1 day ago

A Philadelphia school bus
PlanPhilly
Education

DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management

Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.

2 days ago

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People march in Philadelphia, calling for the U.S. to not become involved in the Israel-Iran war
Community

Philadelphia-area residents with ties to Iran and Israel react to conflict with hopes and fears

While Iranian residents worry about how the Islamic Republic of Iran will act with brutality to its own citizens as a result of the conflict, Israelis hope for regime change.

2 days ago

The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Education

2 Philadelphia charter schools face potential closure

KIPP North Philadelphia and People for People charter schools face an uncertain future after board members balked at their low test scores and suspension rates.

2 days ago

Security dog with protective footwear while on patrol for Club World Cup preparation
Community

Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

Sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties amid soaring temperatures in the region.

2 days ago

Bill Moyers speaking at a microphone
Community

Legendary TV journalist Bill Moyers dead at 91

In hundreds of hours of PBS programs, he proved at home with subjects ranging from government corruption to modern dance, from drug addiction to media consolidation.

2 days ago

Residential block in Trenton with several houses
Urban Planning

Why are New Jersey housing costs continuing to rise — and who should pay for affordable housing?

As home construction costs keep rising, there’s a dispute in the proposed state budget over how to fund affordable housing.

2 days ago

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Books are pictured at the Bache Martin School Library in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

The justices reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.

2 days ago

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