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Man who fired on ICE facility hated U.S. government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say
The shooting at daybreak Wednesday targeted the ICE office building, including a van in a gated entryway that held detainees.
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WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit
WHYY staff welcomed new and sustaining supporters to WHYY Studios for behind-the-scenes learning about WHYY media and educational programs.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:06Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.
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Ceisler is critical of Harran’s collaboration with federal immigration officials, while Harran says it’s a “common-sense, targeted tool.”
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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.
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Listen 1:22Kamala 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.
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Listen 1:26Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.
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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.
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