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Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
President-elect Donald Trump said during his presidential campaign he’ll issue first-day pardons for some of the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
8 months ago
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.
Former Gettysburg University student Shannon Keeler, who pursued the case for more than a decade, said the news gave her “renewed faith” in the justice system.
8 months ago
How Trump’s political and business interests will intersect in the White House
Here's a look at the various connections and potential conflicts in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration.
8 months ago
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he’s challenging his fellow Democrats
Democrat John Fetterman has warmed to Trump so much that some in his party are quietly disavowing the man they supported in 2022.
8 months ago
A billion-dollar saga: How the Sixers arena proposal went from a done deal to a stunning reversal
The Sixers successfully pushed to build a new arena in Center City. Now the controversial project is in the rearview after an about-face no one saw coming.
8 months ago
Pa. Consumer Advocate resigns, claiming utilities lobbied for his ouster
An investor research firm described Cicero as a “thorn in the side of investor-owned water utilities.” His last day is Jan. 31.
8 months ago
Listen 1:37Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ TikTok as company’s CEO gets inaugural invite, his team says
Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz says that the federal law that could ban TikTok by Sunday also “allows for an extension as long as a viable deal is on the table.
8 months ago
Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
8 months ago
Listen :59South Jersey congressman working with Trump to halt offshore wind
Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.
8 months ago
Listen 1:37With Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching on MLK holiday, dozens of Philadelphians gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the current political moment.
8 months ago
David Lynch has died. His cerebral filmmaking vision was shaped by Philadelphia
The surrealist who made “Twin Peaks,” “Blue Velvet” and “Lost Highway” got his start as a painter at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
8 months ago
Listen 1:47Pottstown homeless shelter plans inch closer to finalization
If the 45-bed homeless shelter gets the approval of the planning commission, Pottstown Borough Council would have the last say.
8 months ago
SEPTA: Major crimes saw significant drop on Philly’s transit system in 2024
The transit agency has added more people on its police force and worked to keep people from using their vehicles as a home.
8 months ago
A harbinger of warmer days, Philly Flower Show unveils ‘Gardens of Tomorrow’ theme
Organizers designed this year’s show to help propel visitors through winter with flowers and other outdoor-themed indoor displays.
8 months ago
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
8 months ago