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Government
National
Pennsylvania
Travel

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.

2 months ago

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Housing
Pennsylvania

Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania

The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.

2 months ago

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This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Environment
National
Public Health

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.

2 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia's mayoral luncheon
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans

In her annual Chamber of Commerce speech, she announced a new concierge program to help businesses navigate city red tape.

2 months ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Immigration
New Jersey
Policing

New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.

2 months ago

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Lee Zeldin listens
Environment
Government
National
Public Health

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy

The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.

2 months ago

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District at the forum
Pennsylvania
Politics

At Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District forum, primary candidates share policy goals but split on approach to power

Democratic candidates agreed on restoring health care subsidies and abolishing ICE but differed on who was most qualified to take Philly’s interests to Congress.

2 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Councilmember
Housing
Philadelphia

New bill helps cover costs associated with fraudulent home theft in Philadelphia

The bill refunds the realty transfer tax to the rightful homeowner instead of the thief who has been convicted of stealing the property.

2 months ago

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Gob. Matt Meyer presenta su propuesta de presupuesto
Delaware
Economy
Government

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, presenta su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, basado en recortes de gastos y aumentos de impuestos y tarifas

El presupuesto propuesto por Meyer “modernizaría” las tarifas de constitución de empresas y aumentaría los impuestos al tabaco para incrementar los ingresos estatales.

2 months ago

Chrissy Houlahan speaking at a podium
Government
Pennsylvania

Congresswoman Houlahan talks AI data centers, ICE and federal shutdown in annual address

“ICE is vastly, vastly overfunded,” said U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County. “They have a budget that is larger than many countries' entire defense budgets.”

2 months ago

Analilia Mejìa
Elections
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey special election 2026: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski concedes primary to Analilia Mejia

The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.

2 months ago

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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.
Delaware

“Momento crucial”: los demócratas del Senado de Delaware se oponen a la financiación adicional para ICE tras las muertes en Minneapolis

La delegación del Congreso de Delaware afirma que los agentes federales de inmigración están actuando al margen de la ley y disparando contra estadounidenses en las calles

2 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Kids
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent

The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.

2 months ago

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side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Matt Meyer
Delaware
Immigration
Policing

‘No regard for human life’: Lawmakers, activists urge Delaware and New Jersey governors to oppose partnering with ICE contractor

The Delaware River and Bay Authority said not approving the proposed lease agreement with aviation company Daedalus could put it at financial risk.

2 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

2 months ago

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