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Dozens rallied at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Explainers
Immigration
Philadelphia

What are your rights as an immigrant in Philly? Here’s what to know

No matter what your legal status is, you have certain rights in interactions with law enforcement.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Environment
Immigration
National
Politics

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office

President Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives.

1 year ago

Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Energy
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Technology

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.

1 year ago

An example of a rape kit
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Policing
Public Safety

New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits

The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.

1 year ago

Matthew J. Platkin speaks
Immigration
New Jersey
Politics

A judge blocked Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. New Jersey immigrants are still fearful

A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.

1 year ago

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Leslie Richards in the audience inside City Council chambers for Mayor Parker's speech
PlanPhilly
Government
Philadelphia
Politics
Transportation

SEPTA’s former CEO Leslie Richards will keep getting paid in 2025 for ‘transition services’

In November 2024, Richards stepped down from her role at SEPTA but struck a deal with the transit agency’s board for a new 12-month contract.

1 year ago

Listen 0:49
Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Government
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

1 year in, how has Mayor Parker done in achieving her goals?

From reducing crime to picking up more trash, we sort out the mayor’s ambitious agenda.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump
Government
National

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

President Donald Trump has defended his decision to pardon people convicted of assaulting police officers during the attack on the Capitol.

1 year ago

Amy Eusebio speaks
Government
Immigration
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office

Amy Eusebio will leave her position Friday after serving in the executive director role since 2019.

1 year ago

Listen 1:02
Marty Small
New Jersey
6abc

Embattled Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. says he will seek re-election

The campaign announcement comes just five days after Mayor Marty Small Sr. was back in court to plead not guilty to allegations of witness tampering.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Government Accountability
Immigration
New Jersey

New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship

N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Government
New Jersey
Transportation

Hours after inauguration, N.J Gov. Phil Murphy asks Trump to review NYC congestion pricing ‘disaster’

With the congestion pricing toll, drivers must pay an extra $9 to enter midtown Manhattan.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Studio 2
Government
Politics

What did President Donald Trump do on day one?

On the first day of President Donald Trump's administration, he unveiled a series of immediate executive actions - immigration reform, widespread deportations, tariffs, more.

Air Date: January 21, 2025 12:00 pm

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Stacy Garrity
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania row officers to be sworn in, marking first time Republicans hold all three offices

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Tim DeFoor will be sworn in to a second term, while Attorney General-elect Dave Sunday will be sworn in to his first term.

1 year ago

Five turbines of Block Island Wind Farm
Energy
Environment

Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects

Trump wants to increase drilling for oil and gas and has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

1 year ago

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