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How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know
The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.
5 months ago
Listen 1:01Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
After Tuesday’s layoffs, the Education Department’s staff will sit at roughly half of its previous 4,100, the agency said.
5 months ago
Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District
Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.
5 months ago
Listen 1:176 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
5 months ago
Listen 1:28Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond
A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.
5 months ago
School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee
The bill was part of a state-sponsored test of using speed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits. Its future is now uncertain.
5 months ago
Philadelphia Eagles ‘enthusiastically’ accept White House invitation after Super Bowl win
“We sent an invitation, they enthusiastically accepted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
5 months ago
South Camden residents demand change from EMR after scrapyard fire
“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”
5 months ago
Listen 1:18El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.
5 months ago
El jefe Redmon y el capitán Cathell no les dijeron a los oficiales de menor rango que había cientos de turnos de horas extra disponibles. Entonces se apropiaron del dinero.
5 months ago
Advocates are pushing for more resources to help adults with disabilities in Delaware who live with aging parents.
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Listen 2:04About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.
5 months ago
Listen 2:01Philly DA says ‘Big Naddy Gang’ is no more after 3 members sentenced
Three more BNG members entered guilty pleas for murders and related offenses, and could be spending much or all of their remaining lives in prison.
5 months ago
Short-term agreement reached to keep Crozer Health open
The Foundation for Delaware County will provide an undisclosed amount of funding to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital operational in the short term.
5 months ago
On the record: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sounds off on court reform, port modernization and Trump
Gov. Matt Meyer talks about his priorities as he settles into his new role as chief executive of the First State.
5 months ago
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