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Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

Authorities say a U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport.

2 days ago

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Thousands rally in Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump, ICE and war with Iran

Protesters gathered in downtown Philadelphia to participate in the third protest against the Trump administration since June.

2 days ago

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Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del.

Voters will head to the polls to weigh in on races for U.S. Senate, governor, state legislatures and beyond.

2 days ago

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Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

President Donald Trump said his administration would use “funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to TSA operations” for the payments.

3 days ago

Former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council Mike Houghton
Delaware
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‘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.

4 days ago

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Employment
Government
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

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.

4 days ago

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Delaware
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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.

5 days ago

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New Jersey

N.J. General Assembly passes bill requiring large data centers to pay for their grid upgrades

The bill aims to shield households and small businesses from electric bill hikes caused by large data centers.

5 days ago

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New Jersey passes bills to prevent ICE, police officers from wearing masks on duty

The bills come on the heels of ICE agents being deployed to airports across the country while TSA employees continue going unpaid.

6 days ago

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Immigration
Philadelphia
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‘ICE, play nice’: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE agents deployed to airport amid government shutdown

Unmasked agents were observed standing near entrances to security check-in lines at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday.

6 days ago

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A missile is displayed in a permanent exhibition at a recreational area as minarets of a mosque are seen at rear, in northern Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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International
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What’s next for the war with Iran?

President Trump is postponing strikes on power plants and claims productive negotiations are under way. However, Iranian officials are telling a different story.

Air Date: March 24, 2026 12:00 pm

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New Jersey
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N.J. General Assembly passes bill requiring scrap metal facilities to improve fire safety measures

The bill would require scrap metal facilities to install heat detection equipment that could identify fires early, as well as develop fire safety plans.

6 days ago

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Delaware Gov. Meyer touts incorporation growth, but hasn’t released tax revenue data

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in the state, but he has not released key numbers on the growth.

6 days ago

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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of March 28 rally

Millions gathered across the U.S. last year as part of the demonstrations against the Trump administration. More will take place this weekend.

6 days ago

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K-12
Philadelphia
Taxes

Mayor Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax to all rideshares in Philly to help fund the city’s financially struggling school district

The updated proposal from Parker is a fivefold increase to her plan to use the city’s rideshare tax to fund schools as the district grapples with a $300 million deficit.

7 days ago

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