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Money

Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year

There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

2 years ago

Listen 0:52
Sarah McBride speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Callous, craven, and careless’: Delaware and other states brace for federal funding cuts as Trump admin drops directive

The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni celebrates
Community

Eagles run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last season

The Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season.

2 years ago

Trump on Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.

2 years ago

Steven Gretsky posing for a photo while in uniform
Courts & Law

Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision

Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.

2 years ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office

President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.

2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
Community

Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired

Andy Reid found his greatest success after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie fired him following a 4-12 season. It was one of the most amicable separations ever seen in pro sports.

2 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Donald Trump's effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power in the first days of his presidency.

2 years ago

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
Courts & Law

Bob Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former U.S. senator, sentenced to 11 years in prison after corruption conviction

Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

2 years ago

a sign reads FEMA - STATE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region

The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.

2 years ago

Listen 1:26
Three ICE agents outside a building
Education

‘They’re scared’: Immigrant students in Delaware fear losing their safe haven at school amid new Trump-era crackdown

Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.

2 years ago

Listen 2:44
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.

2 years ago

Protesters hold a cross and signs reading ALL ARE WELCOME and IMMIGRANTS DESERVE DIGNITY
Community

Advocates react to reported ICE operation in North Philly: ‘They cannot come and persecute our families’

Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money

Early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families.

2 years ago

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