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Philadelphia advocates call on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to keep ICE out of courthouse
Bilal said her office does not cooperate with immigration enforcement officers, and said she has no authority over what happens outside of the Criminal Justice Center.
2 months ago
Listen 1:24Shapiro calls for $1B investment amid Pennsylvania housing affordability crisis
The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.
2 months ago
Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.
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Listen 1:15Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home
William Stevenson, 77, of Wilmington, was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975.
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Here’s a Super Bowl week roundup of the latest Eagles news
The Birds won't be in the Bay Area for this year's Super Bowl, but the Eagles are making waves at home in Philadelphia.
2 months ago
Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.
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Listen 3:34Visit PA hired comedians to bring Pittsburgh and Philly accents to its winter tourism campaign.
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Listen 1:16Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high gear at Pennsylvania Convention Center
The vehicle showcase returns with test-driving opportunities, one-of-a-kind vehicles and Eagles and Flyers players.
2 months ago
Federal judge tours President’s House Site, confirms slavery exhibit panels were not damaged
The judge said she didn’t find concerns about the slavery-focused panels removed from the Philadelphia historic site last month. Advocates say they were "desecrated."
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Listen 1:14Trump administration buys Berks County warehouse for potential use as ICE detention center
The Trump administration has previously eyed the facility in Upper Bern Township as a site for an immigration detention center.
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Philadelphia celebrates birthplace of Girl Scout cookie sales at ‘Firstival’ event
Attendees voted the beloved Thin Mint their favorite Girl Scout cookie and heard the story of America’s first public Girl Scout cookie sale.
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Maryland trains now rolling on SEPTA tracks to help reduce overcrowding
The newly leased trains from Maryland Area Regional Commuter system will fill the gap when older SEPTA cars need more frequent maintenance.
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Listen 1:10Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Groundhog Day falls on Feb. 2, the midpoint between the shortest, darkest day of the year on the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
2 months ago
N.J. Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills
New Jersey customers’ electric bills increased by as much as 20% last summer. They could rise again this year.
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