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Community

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

“Target would have been a great boost to our business’s growth ... We’ll just find it elsewhere,” said a Philly makeup company's co-founder about the retailer's DEI rollback.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server

Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.

3 months ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

Sales of the homemade firearms grew exponentially after kits that let people easily build them at home came on the market, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion.

3 months ago

Liza Fortt, 74 (center), accompanied by her son Timothy Walker (center top), and husband Willie Fortt emerge from their polling place at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 20. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

‘We’ll let the courts decide’: Delaware counties react to legislation that would override local zoning rules on marijuana stores

Some localities in Delaware have banned retail marijuana stores completely while others have enacted strict limitations on site locations.

3 months ago

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Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

3 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Lucy Dacus and Remi Wolf to headline the Make The World Better Concert Weekend at FDR Park this July

The all-ages festival, co-produced by former Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin and promoter Bowery Presents, will take place Friday, July 25 and Sunday, July 27.

3 months ago

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PlanPhilly
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‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

3 months ago

Listen 1:25
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Politics & Policy

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump says the U.S. has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to work with federal agencies to share voter lists.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’

President Donald Trump has targeted environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that were a Biden administration priority.

3 months ago

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Education

Penn faculty ordered to halt $175M in federal research funding as Trump upheaval deepens

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

3 months ago

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Education

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

3 months ago

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Community

What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?

National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.

3 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard testifying before congress
Politics & Policy

Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans

Sensitive U.S. military attack plans were discussed and inadvertently leaked to a journalist via a Signal app group chat.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race

No matter the result, the Senate will remain comfortably in Republican control.

3 months ago

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