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In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Bucks DA drops felony charges against Quakertown teen arrested during ICE protest

Quakertown police arrested five students on Feb. 20 after a confrontation with officers when they were protesting federal immigration enforcement.

3 days ago

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier at street renaming
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council member moves to rezone closing schools to curb developer interest in valuable land

Jamie Gauthier wants to rezone schools to limit redevelopment of school buildings, arguing their land value is driving decisions instead of students’ needs.

3 days ago

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The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on State Road in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Former Philadelphia prison guard pleads guilty to civil rights violations, falsifying records

Christopher Knight, a former sergeant at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, will be sentenced in July.

3 days ago

a power line
Science

Precedent-setting Pa. rate case would protect residential electricity customers from data center costs in PPL territory

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.

3 days ago

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A close-up shot of a painting depicting people trading goods at a market
Community

‘Seeking profit and power’: Seaport Museum exhibit traces the first U.S.-China trade

A newly independent America needed international trading partners. China was the big fish.

3 days ago

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A wall display in the exhibition
Arts & Entertainment

How Philly’s Mütter Museum is rethinking human remains in its collection

The project to collect feedback started two years ago, with a national controversy and high-profile leadership changes along the way.

3 days ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Real world consequences’: Gov. Shapiro, AG Sunday join school discussion on AI after recent explicit deepfake scandals

Parents of victims of explicit AI-generated images called for better responses from school districts.

4 days ago

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911 on a phone screen
Politics & Policy

Delaware County completes $38 million upgrades of 911 radio system

In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system.

4 days ago

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin stares to the left
Politics & Policy

Mullin’s DHS nomination advances to full Senate with Fetterman’s ‘yes’ vote

The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm Mullin next week.

4 days ago

Villanova guard Tyler Perkins dives for a basketball
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

March Madness in Philly, James Ijames takeover, an interactive wedding planning and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 19–22: Gaelic Storm in Delaware, "Night of a 1000 Kates" in Philly and Alice Paul history in South Jersey are among the highlights.

4 days ago

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Morey’s Pier
Community

Help wanted: At the Jersey Shore, the summer job rush is on

The seasonal workforce is shifting in some shore towns amid rising housing costs. Even with higher wages, businesses say finding workers remains a challenge.

4 days ago

Carlos Boothe looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rentals to prevent mass displacement

The subsidized units are among 12% of properties in the city that could lose their affordability restrictions over the next decade.

4 days ago

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a child reading a book
Community

N.J. doctors say immigration enforcement is raising anxiety in young children. Here’s how parents can help

Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.

4 days ago

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Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly court settlement halts City Council vote on renter protections, sending bills back to committee for new hearing

Lawmakers were expected to pass the bills Thursday, but two landlords sued the body’s housing committee, alleging a violation of open meeting laws.

5 days ago

A side-by-side photo of a cat and a dog
Community

Philly PAWS is looking to find new homes for pets during ‘Match Madness’

Through April 6, the Match Madness Adoption Program will allow adopters to name their fee for participating cats and dogs.

5 days ago

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