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Philly congressional candidates talk Trump, Israel, housing, health care and more
Contenders to succeed Dwight Evans seek to stand out from the pack ahead of May primary.
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The “Know Your Rights” trainings, which have served over 1,000 people, provide information and tactics. Residents say they’re needed and useful.
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Appeals court in Philadelphia reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia instructed the lower court to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil’s habeas petition.
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Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.
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Listen 1:00Atlantic City officials respond to concerns about recent ICE operations there
Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.
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Listen 1:03Horticultural Society teases the roots of the upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show
“Rooted: The Origins of American Gardening” opens Feb. 28.
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Listen 1:17How Philly’s Avenue of the Arts will be transformed into a green space
South Broad Street in Center City begins a small step toward a 10-year, $150 million greening project.
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Listen 1:05Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops
It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words.
22 hours ago
The 2021 meme was resurfaced by a Milford Republican representative shortly after a Delaware state trooper was killed at a DMV facility south of Wilmington.
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Among those fighting for the seat: two former Republicans and a scientist backing universal health care.
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Listen 1:10Bucks County sheriff ends ICE collaboration agreement
Newly-elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.
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Listen 1:10Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.
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Listen 1:14Rocky Statue moving to the top of Philadelphia Art Museum steps
The city’s Art Commission approved the move. The statue will be displayed inside the museum before reaching a new home — atop the iconic steps — in August.
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Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
The carrier hasn’t specified what caused Wednesday’s disruptions, but confirmed that the outage was resolved late Wednesday night.
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U.S. suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.
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