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Immigration
Philadelphia
Policing

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.

3 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents have an extra month to apply for heating assistance

Households faced higher heating bills this winter, as natural gas prices rose faster than inflation over the past year.

3 weeks ago

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Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress

The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.

3 weeks ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Delaware
Politics

Delaware lawmakers move to codify budget advisory council after governor removes member for appearing to question his staff

Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.

3 weeks ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

3 weeks ago

Headshots of Lucia Simonelli and Bob Harvie side-by-side.
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress

Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.

4 weeks ago

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People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

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.

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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Nicole Poore speaking with Quincy Allen during the luncheon.
Business
Delaware
Employment
Government Accountability

‘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.

4 weeks ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

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.

4 weeks ago

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Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
Government Accountability
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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

1 month 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
Economy
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.

1 month ago

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