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Community

Broad Street turns Kelly green after Eagles crush Commanders, securing Super Bowl berth: ‘This is why you’re an Eagles fan for life’

The Birds will make their fifth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history in a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.

11 months ago

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A sign on a door reads SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections

For Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, November’s general election will feature three Democrats running to retain their seats, putting Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the line.

11 months ago

A sign for Towamencin's Municipal Center
Politics & Policy
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Montco official resigns after posting controversial TikTok emulating Elon Musk

A Towamencin supervisor posted a video mimicking Musk at President Trump's inauguration, where he appeared to make a Nazi salute to the crowd.

11 months ago

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent watches as undocumented immigrants are loaded onto a plane
Community

Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration

As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.

11 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Power struggle: Delaware Senate leaders face off against fellow Democrat Gov. Matt Meyer over control of port

Bethany Hall-Long was governor for two weeks due to a quirk in law, but offered port nominees despite losing to Gov. Matt Meyer.

11 months ago

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Donald Trump and Kristi Noem
Politics & Policy

Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary

Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team.

11 months ago

Dozens rallied at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

What are your rights as an immigrant in Philly? Here’s what to know

No matter what your legal status is, you have certain rights in interactions with law enforcement.

11 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Politics & Policy

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office

President Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives.

11 months ago

Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Politics & Policy

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.

11 months ago

The flooding displaced hundreds of residents in Wilmington, and in Chester and Delaware counties — some of which have yet to return to their homes — and caused millions of dollars worth of property damage. (Courtesy Tamika Brooks Collick)
Science

More than 3 years after Hurricane Ida, study aims to prepare communities along the Brandywine for future storm

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.

11 months ago

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An example of a rape kit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits

The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.

11 months ago

Sign for Crozer Health
Health

Too late: Pa. Supreme Court issues ruling on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure

Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.

11 months ago

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Community

Newark, N.J. mayor condemns ICE raid on local fish market, calls it unconstitutional

Newark, N.J. Mayor Ras Baraka says there can be disagreements about immigrants, but everyone must respect and follow the U.S. Constitution.

11 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26)
Community

Saquon Barkley is running his way into the NFL record book, and possibly his 1st Super Bowl

Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a career year in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley has run the Birds all the way to the brink of the Super Bowl.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles named Eagles’ honorary captain for NFC Championship

Foles said he's especially looking forward to being back because one of his favorite moments as an Eagle came during the NFC Championship ahead of Super Bowl LII.

11 months ago

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