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Trump promised the ‘largest deportation’ in U.S. history. Here’s how he might start
Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute tells NPR that President-elect Donald Trump could begin his focus on newer arrivals and other immigrants on shaky legal grounds.
6 months ago
2 selected to serve on Camden’s advisory school board
Derrick Gallashaw and Gabriel Camacho were selected to finish the terms of two positions, including the board’s disgraced former president Wasim Muhammad.
6 months ago
What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary
Here's a look at Kennedy and the agency he'll be tasked with leading.
6 months ago
Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.
6 months ago
Violence interrupters move to break the cycle of gun violence in Philly
Pushing Progress Philly expands its program to help young men build bright futures and keep them off the streets.
6 months ago
Listen 1:00Dawn Hines was notified at work that someone spray painted a graphic, racist message on her backyard fence. Her neighbors are rallying around her and condemning the incident.
6 months ago
Listen 3:55An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman
Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”
6 months ago
Listen 1:40How PECO billing issues are being handled
Dozens of consumers have complained that they haven't received a PECO bill in many months. Some have been waiting up to six months for their bills.
6 months ago
Teen arrested for a series of deadly summer shootings, Philly city leaders announce
U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday linked to two deadly shootings in Philadelphia over the summer.
6 months ago
Man sentenced for escaping a Philadelphia prison after being involved in 4 murders
Ameen Hurst, 20, will serve 55 to 110 years behind bars following his escape from prison, where he was being held for murder charges.
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Among the collection are Philly-themed pieces, like a life-sized Liberty Bell with a crack filled in with rainbow bricks and a statue of Benjamin Franklin.
6 months ago
Delaware House Dems say staffers forced to sign confidentiality agreements
It’s unclear how many staffers were instructed to sign non-disclosure agreements. Lawmakers speaking confidentially say staffers weren’t given copies.
6 months ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time
District 33 represents at least 9,000 mostly blue-collar employees, including sanitation workers.
6 months ago
Jenkintown spends 40% more per capita on policing than other Montgomery County towns
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development did not recommend a “definitive course of action.”
6 months ago
The proposal would mandate wage and benefits for stadium workers similar to what’s in place at the airport.
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