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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Trump told reporters he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared, 2 1/2 hours after it was reported.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker giving her speech at a podium
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘No more important issue’: Mayor Parker outlines ambitious housing plan amid ongoing crisis

Monday’s address provided the first substantive details of the administration’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks
Courts & Law

Another U.S. judge issues temporary ban on Trump’s removal of transgender service members

On Monday, a federal judge in New Jersey issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force. The ruling follows a similar one last week.

1 year ago

Ed Durr speaking at a microphone
Politics & Policy

Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea

Durr, a vocal Trump supporter, said in a statement ahead of the June primary that he didn't bring in enough money to qualify for matching funds and wouldn't be in debates.

1 year ago

George Read Middle School
Education

Delaware gym teacher, coach charged with using Instagram and texts to sexually solicit 13-year-old student

Ricardo Vila is the latest Delaware educator charged with sex or child porn crimes. Police say he sent explicit photos to an eighth-grade girl.

1 year ago

Listen 1:23
Alina Habba walking
Politics & Policy

Trump taps his former defense attorney to be New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Alina Habba, a current White House counselor who represented the president in the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, takes over the interim post from John Giordano.

1 year ago

Bob and Nadine Menendez walking
Courts & Law

At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as ‘partner in crime’ with her convicted husband

Lawyers gave opening statements Monday in the trial of the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted last year of accepting bribes of cash and gold.

1 year ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Education

How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

1 year ago

Shop windows on a busy commercial corridor.
PlanPhilly
Money

Trump executive order may wipe out community financing in Philly and beyond

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.

1 year ago

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Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found

The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
Children play in the Secret Garden
Education

‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms

The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, and Nick Castellanos
Community

The Phillies head back to regular season play this Thursday. Here’s what to expect, how to watch and who to watch for

The Phillies enter the 2025 season with high betting odds to win the World Series after earning the NL East division title last season.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump, left, and Sen. Dave McCormick
Community

Trump makes NCAA men’s wrestling championships in Philly his latest sports-focused trip

President Donald Trump arrived at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to loud cheers and a standing ovation.

1 year ago

A SEPTA bus on the street
Community
6abc

15-year-old shot and killed on SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia

Police said about six juveniles were fighting in the back of the bus. When the driver stopped, one of them left through the back door and then fired into the bus.

1 year ago

Peter Siebert, president and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, stands among model ships
Arts & Entertainment

Dozens of miniature ships moored inside Philadelphia’s Seaport Museum for its new exhibition

“Small but Mighty” is an armada of toys and models representing 400 years of maritime history.

1 year ago

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