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Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Judge blasts federal lawyers over removal, calls their argument ‘horrifying’

Philadelphia sued after the signs telling the story of people enslaved at the site were torn down last week.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., talks after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats and the White House have agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund DHS for two weeks while they debate curbs on ICE.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.

2 weeks ago

Mary Gay Scanlon speaks
Politics & Policy

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon says ICE detainees are treated like ‘federal prisoners’ at Philadelphia detention center

Scanlon, who represents Delco and parts of Philly and Montco, conducted congressional oversight of the facility after one of her constituents died in ICE custody.

2 weeks ago

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Chuck Schumer
Politics & Policy

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

With no final agreement yet and an uncertain path ahead, the standoff threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown.

2 weeks ago

Governor Matt Meyers speaking at budget address
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer reveals his fiscal year 2027 budget, relying on spending cuts and tax and fee increases

Meyer’s recommended budget would "modernize" business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Haverford High School teacher among 5 finalists for National Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith teaches history at Haverford High School. The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce a winner this spring.

2 weeks ago

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People stand and applaud for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Politics & Policy

New Jersey special election 2026: Early voting is underway in the race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s congressional seat. Here’s what to know

A dozen Democrats are fighting for the chance to face Republican Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway in April.

2 weeks ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Politics & Policy

Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes

Residents are concerned that a strain on the power grid could mean higher electric bills.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation uses equipment to clear snow
Weather
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More snow on the way for Philadelphia region? What to know about possible storm this weekend

As of Thursday, the latest model guidance for the Philadelphia region depicts a glancing blow late Saturday into Sunday afternoon.

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Things To Do
Community

Black History Month begins, the Philly Auto Show and a pro 3v3 women’s basketball tournament in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 29 - Feb. 1: Art Battle in Delaware, an award show celebrating Philly's top restaurants and the Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Community

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

2 weeks ago

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Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

ICE latest: Here’s what to know in the Philadelphia region, from immigration agreements and operations to protests and pushback

Some local law enforcement has signed 287(g) agreements with ICE. Others are doubling down on limiting cooperation with federal agents amid a nationwide crackdown.

2 weeks ago

Construction workers working on the Hudson River rail tunnel project
Urban Planning

N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding

The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

‘They’re not going to help’: Texas attorney general sues Delaware abortion provider in first test of state’s shield law

Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.

2 weeks ago

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