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ICE agents standing and talking at the Philadelphia airport.
Courts & Law

TSA union leaders, city officials call for ICE to depart from the Philadelphia airport

City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

1 week ago

The Pennsylvania Judicial Center building
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder

Pennsylvania law has made people liable for second-degree murder if they participated in an eligible felony that led to death.

1 week ago

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Community

Free World Cup fan zones expanding to 3 other cities across Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro says free World Cup fan zones in Reading, Scranton and Pittsburgh will expand the soccer celebration beyond Philadelphia.

1 week ago

The exterior of a large brick building is shown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A vacant Philadelphia factory on Broad Street may be adapted for affordable senior apartments

The five-story property in Philly’s Spring Garden section belongs to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and has sat empty for years.

1 week ago

Former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council Mike Houghton
Politics & Policy

‘Tough questions are not welcome’: Former Delaware budget advisory chair fired after questioning lack of revenue data

Mike Houghton was a former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chairman and longtime member before being fired Wednesday.

1 week ago

La pintura con plomo de las viviendas
Science

El programa de eliminación de plomo de Delaware no logra satisfacer las necesidades de reparación en los hogares donde residen niños intoxicados, según revela WHYY News.

El estado gastó $4 millones para eliminar los riesgos en 30 viviendas. Solo queda suficiente dinero para realizar trabajos en una pequeñísima fracción de las propiedades.

1 week ago

La secretaria de Educación de Delaware
Education

El Departamento de Educación de Delaware presenta su plan estratégico, mientras algunos legisladores estatales cuestionan los recortes a los programas.

El estado está destinando $8 millones a ampliar la educación de la primera infancia.

1 week ago

Allison Posner, an organizer for an upcoming
Community

N.J. suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests in Philadelphia, across U.S.

A growing faction of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia suburbs and across the U.S. are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.

1 week ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Phillies home opener, ‘A Bronx Tale’ and more this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 26–29: Opera Delaware, cherry blossoms in Philly and Women’s History Month celebrations in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 week ago

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hand-painting with charcoal
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware arts agency seeks public input on next 5-year statewide funding plan

After awarding $5.4 million in arts grants last year, the Delaware Division of the Arts is asking residents to help guide its next five-year strategic plan.

1 week ago

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An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is unlocking $400M for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners

Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan is entering a critical new phase. Advocates hope it helps the city's most vulnerable residents.

1 week ago

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A Delmar, Delaware police vehicle
Courts & Law

‘Not above the law’: Delaware cop’s alleged sexual misconduct with 2 women revealed in court records that left his chief ‘speechless’

Delmar police officer Darrell T. Powell Jr. is accused of unlawful sexual contact after he investigated shoplifting cases at the stores where the women worked.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House advances bill to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2029

Democrats previously failed in their efforts to pass similar legislation in 2023, 2024 and last year.

1 week ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A judge declined to halt renovations at FDR Park. Residents opposing the plan are trying again

A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.

1 week ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware House advances bill to allow fines and fees waived for indigent criminal defendants

The legislation was voted out of committee last May. It would give judges more discretion to waive fines and fees for poor defendants.

1 week ago

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