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People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site

Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.

3 months ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Delaware
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Immigration

Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons

The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year.

3 months ago

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Nicole Poore speaking with Quincy Allen during the luncheon.
Business
Delaware
Employment
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‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

3 months ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
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Gov. Shapiro raises record $10 million in reelection race, eclipsing presumptive GOP competitor Stacy Garrity

A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.

3 months ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
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International
Military

Some Pa., Del., N.J. lawmakers call for invoking the 25th Amendment in response to Trump’s Iran threat and deadline

Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.

3 months ago

Isaiah Thomas looks on
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Latest effort to change Philly’s ‘resign-to-run’ rules no longer to be included on May’s primary ballot

The ballot question, which could have allowed lawmakers to keep their seats while running for state or federal office, will no longer be part of May’s primary vote.

3 months ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Delaware
Immigration
Policing

Delaware leaders launch ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign, urging immigrant communities to prepare for ICE encounters

The effort includes multilingual resources outlining what to do if approached by federal agents, including the right to remain silent, refuse searches and ask for a lawyer.

3 months ago

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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
Studio 2
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International
Military

Trump addresses the nation on Iran

President Trump's speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.

Air Date: April 2, 2026 12:00 pm

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Sen. David McCormick (left) and FBI director Kash Patel
Addiction
Pennsylvania

FBI Director Kash Patel joins Allentown roundtable on fentanyl hosted by Sen. McCormick

About 1,400 opioid overdose deaths were reported in Pennsylvania last year, a 60% drop from pandemic-era averages.

3 months ago

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People sitting in the audience during a town hall meeting.
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Cheltenham to begin interviews for next police chief and kick off search for township manager

The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners expects to hire a new police chief sometime around July.

3 months ago

Studio 2
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New Jersey
Politics

Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals

New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.

Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm

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NIH director Jay Bhattacharya (left) listens as Sen. Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Sen. McCormick, NIH director tour Penn medical sciences laboratory amid NIH funding crisis

The visit comes as questions swirl around the future of NIH funding. Sen. Dave McCormick said he would oppose any new cuts.

3 months ago

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Kratom products at Murphy Smoke Shop
Delaware
Public Health

Delaware lawmakers offer competing bills to regulate kratom, an opioid-like herbal supplement

Critics say kratom is dangerous and addictive, but others say it’s effective for withdrawing from opiates and pain relief.

3 months ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Religion

Federal judge orders Penn to turn over information on Jewish staffers as part of discrimination investigation

Penn argued that complying with the request for information would put employees and students at risk.

3 months ago

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A row of bungalows a block from the beach at South Seaside Park, N.J.
New Jersey
Politics

Seaside Park votes to annex South Seaside Park from Berkeley Township

South Seaside Park, home to about 400 residents, had submitted a petition to join Seaside Park last year.

3 months ago

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