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Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. Democrats decry Jeffrey Yass spending in judicial races, compare him to Elon Musk

Democrats say Yass’ involvement in this year’s judicial retention races is only the latest example of his work to influence the judiciary for more favorable outcomes.

51 mins ago

Construction vehicles are seen at the former SPS Technologies plant in Jenkintown
Science

SPS Technologies pledges to return to Abington. Construction to begin in 2026

The aerospace parts manufacturer’s old plant went up in flames months ago and prompted evacuations and school closures in Abington, Cheltenham and Jenkintown.

7 hours ago

Listen 1:06
A campus food pantry offers an assortment of food and household supplies.
Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

7 hours ago

side-by-side photos of Fred Harran and Danny Ceisler
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What Bucks County voters need to know about Sheriff Fred Harran and Democratic challenger Danny Ceisler

Ceisler is critical of Harran’s collaboration with federal immigration officials, while Harran says it’s a “common-sense, targeted tool.”

7 hours ago

The mural ''Lay-lah Lay-lah'' rises in eight columns up the side of an office building adjacent to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

A new Holocaust mural on the Parkway tells a story of displacement in 28 languages

“Lay-lah Lay-lah,” by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, uses ancient texts to connect the historic atrocity to a range of communities and underscore a shared humanity.

8 hours ago

Listen 1:22
Former Vice President Kamala Harris exits the stage after the first stop of her book tour
Politics & Policy

Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event

A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

14 hours ago

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Bryan and Howard Stevenson and moderator Dr. Robin Smith discuss unity on stage
Community

Stevenson brothers lead conversation on justice and healing in the wake of increasing political violence

Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.

15 hours ago

A sign at a polling place indicating where to vote and where to register
Courts & Law

U.S. Justice Department sues Pennsylvania and 5 other states in its quest for voter data

The Justice Department’s outreach has raised alarm among some election officials because the agency doesn’t have the constitutional authority to run elections.

19 hours ago

A woman holds up a framed photo of her family
Community

Pennsylvania launches free statewide legal support program for grandparents raising grandchildren

The statewide free legal line, staffed by attorneys at the SeniorLAW Center, will provide advice and resources to help families navigate the court system.

19 hours ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data

At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.

23 hours ago

Matt Meyer y Julianne Murray
Courts & Law

ICE investiga a 15 empresas de Delaware sospechosas de emplear inmigrantes indocumentados

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que su administración planea luchar contra lo que llamó “intrusión gubernamental” por parte de la administración Trump.

1 day ago

Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, veta el proyecto de ley contra el robo de salarios, argumentando posibles consecuencias no deseadas

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.

1 day ago

Police at scene of SEPTA accident
Community
6abc

Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls section of Philadelphia

Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays.

1 day ago

Matthew Burrows
Education

‘Sorprendidos’: la auditora de Delaware afirma que múltiples errores en los informes financieros desencadenaron la crisis fiscal del distrito escolar

El informe de la auditora Lydia York encuentra fallos en cómo el superintendente, el jefe de finanzas y la junta escolar de Appoquinimink supervisaron las finanzas.

1 day ago

File: Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
Politics & Policy

The DNC is jumping into the 2025 Pa. Supreme Court fight to protect Democrats in November election

Concerned over conservatives’ efforts to realign the state’s highest court, Democrats are ramping up spending in what is usually a low-key Pa. race.

1 day ago

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