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Bucks County sheriff signs agreement with ICE
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back.
3 months ago
Listen 1:41REAL ID enforcement has begun in New Jersey. Here’s what to know
An emergency REAL ID program requires proof of a life-or-death crisis for New Jersey travelers, but TSA is allowing people to use non-REAL IDs, for now.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57Mayor Parker exploring 100% tax abatement for Philly properties in underinvested communities
The proposal may violate state law. It comes as the administration seeks to expand the city’s housing supply amid an ongoing crisis.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record
A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.
3 months ago
Judge castigates Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia’s deportation case
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration nearly two weeks ago to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to Maryland.
3 months ago
Dennis Assanis, UD president, told the campus the terminations came without advance notice, and that officials know of no ICE presence at the Newark school.
3 months ago
Listen 2:47Fabric Health, a Washington-based company, helps residents, parents and families with Medicaid, food assistance and other social services.
3 months ago
Listen 1:36Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia asked hundreds of residents about what’s holding them back from earning more money – in short it is stability.
3 months ago
Crozer Health’s bankrupt parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, says it will cost $20 to $30 million to close the two hospitals.
3 months ago
Listen 0:53Delaware lawmaker removed from budget writing committee after DUI conviction
State Rep. Kevin Hensley accepted a plea deal last week for his DUI arrest last November. It’s his second alcohol-related offense.
3 months ago
Listen 1:02Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.
3 months ago
Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.
3 months ago
Listen 1:31With love and kitsch: Historical Society remembers Pope Francis’ visit to Philly
In 2015, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania acquired as many souvenirs as it could find of Pope Francis’ historic visit, to save in perpetuity.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on
Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.
3 months ago