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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.
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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 0:52The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.
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Listen 1:02Eagles 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 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
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.
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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
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
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.
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Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
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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.
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Listen 1:26Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.
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Listen 2:44Philadelphia 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.
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Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.
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Listen 1:25Head 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.
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