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Federal judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump
The five men accused Trump of making “false and defamatory statements” about them during last year's presidential debate in Philadelphia.
3 weeks ago
The state's top federal prosecutor is investigating Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin over an order to local law enforcement to not help federal agents with immigration policing.
3 weeks ago
Philly health officials report second case of measles, warn of possible exposures in 2 locations
This is the city’s second case of measles so far this year. Neither of the cases are connected to ongoing larger outbreaks in western states.
3 weeks ago
Philly may lose federal dollars to protect drinking water, shifting the costs to ratepayers
FEMA is ending a grant program expected to help prevent basement flooding in Northern Liberties, South Kensington and Ludlow. Ratepayers could be on the hook for the projects.
3 weeks ago
Penn program offers artificial intelligence training to Philadelphia school district teachers
The PASS program is funded by a foundation supporting the integration of arts and technology into education.
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Listen 0:52The U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights says federal funding is a privilege, not a right.
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Lobbyists attended and paid for the conferences. Attorney General Kathy Jennings got free flights, hotel rooms, meals, side trips and pampering, but didn’t disclose gifts.
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
4 weeks ago
Delaware Gov. Meyer takes on Trump administration amid federal financial uncertainties
Delaware Gov. Meyer proposed adding tax brackets and raising fees to add new revenue to the state.
4 weeks ago
Penn Medicine and Delaware County dish out $6M to delay Crozer health closure
The money grants Prospect Medical Holdings, Pennsylvania officials and potential buyers more time to negotiate a deal to transition Crozer Health to new ownership.
4 weeks ago
Philly leaders want to know: What do you want the city’s arts to look like?
A series of a dozen town hall-style planning sessions by Creative Philadelphia will inform the city’s first comprehensive cultural report.
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Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.
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Listen 1:03How the House’s requirement to prove U.S. citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote
The SAVE Act compels states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof of United States citizenship."
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NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists
Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.
4 weeks ago
Trump’s new energy order puts states’ climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor wants to make power plant owners pay for emissions, and New Jersey is considering charging polluting companies to fund toxic cleanups.
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