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an aerial view of the fire
Community

Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home

Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.

1 year ago

Central Park Five join Reverend Al Sharpton
Courts & Law

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.

1 year ago

Alina Habba speaks
Courts & Law

U.S. Attorney Habba investigating New Jersey governor, attorney general over immigration enforcement policy

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.

1 year ago

measles under a microscope
Health

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.

1 year ago

a FEMA sign
PlanPhilly
Weather

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.

1 year ago

Betty Chandy teaching
Education

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.

1 year ago

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Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Politics & Policy

Delaware weighs response to U.S. Education Department memo threatening funding for low-income students over DEI programs

The U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights says federal funding is a privilege, not a right.

1 year ago

Kathy Jennings speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Junket to play with giraffes’: Del. attorney general took corporate-paid trips to resorts and enjoyed facials, safari

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.

1 year ago

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, speaks at a news conference
Courts & Law

Federal judge directs Trump administration to take all available steps for return of mistakenly deported man

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.

1 year ago

Matt Meyer speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

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.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer Val Gay
Arts & Entertainment

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.

1 year ago

A container vessel being unloaded
Money

PhilaPort handled $4.5B of imports from China in 2024. Officials worry Trump’s tariffs put that business at risk

Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.

1 year ago

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Voting booths set up on election day
Politics & Policy

How 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."

1 year ago

Debris floats in the water
Community

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.

1 year ago

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