Laura Benshoff
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With fewer foreign students taking intensive English classes, Philly universities pivot
Administrators of intensive English programs say a kaleidoscope of factors have contributed to the contraction — including the economy and the 'Trump factor.'
7 years ago
Listen 5:02Three at Philly immigrant organization fired after claiming boss outed them to ICE
New Sanctuary Movement says decision to terminate the employees stemmed from their disrespect of the organization's conflict resolution process.
7 years ago
Judge: 5 other accusers can testify at Bill Cosby’s retrial [updated]
Judge Steven O’Neill’s ruling Thursday is a victory for prosecutors looking to portray the 80-year-old comedian as one of Hollywood’s biggest serial predators.
7 years ago
Listen 1:33Despite long odds, Brady sponsoring private bill to keep immigrant family in U.S.
'It lets ICE know that we’re paying attention here,' says U.S. Rep. Bob Brady of private bill he's sponsoring.
7 years ago
Listen 2:32A crash course in workplace sexual harassment is putting #MeToo on the menu in Philly
While sexual harassment can occur anywhere, more workers in the restaurant industry file sexual harassment claims than in any other field according to the EEOC.
7 years ago
Listen 4:53Cosby lawyers urge judge not to allow 19 prior accusers to testify
More than 50 women have alleged Cosby sexually assaulted them, spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s.
7 years ago
Listen 5:15Democrats make their case to replace GOP U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick in Bucks County
On Tuesday night, candidates Scott Wallace, Steve Bacher, and Rachel Reddick made their pitch for why they’re the right person to replace Brian Fitzpatrick.
7 years ago
Two towns, two approaches to immigration enforcement in Pa. Which is safer?
Experts can't say whether it's safer to keep ICE at arm's length with "sanctuary" policies or to work closely with federal immigration officers.
7 years ago
Listen 3:54With ‘meaningless’ DACA deadline looming, immigrant groups in Pa. regroup
On Sept. 5, the Trump administration announced an end to DACA. He also issued an ultimatum to Congress: create a permanent law by March 5.
7 years ago
Un-sanctuary: Some Pa. police departments pull closer to ICE
It’s normal for police departments to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement, but ICE has repeatedly attempted to enlist local police in carrying out immigration arrests.
7 years ago
Listen 5:25Toomey visits DelCo factory to tout GOP tax overhaul
The event was part victory lap — and part pep rally — and it coincides with rising approval ratings for the new tax policy.
7 years ago
Listen 1:54As opioids steal the spotlight, meth seizures rising in Southeastern Pa.
In January, a joint investigation involving Bucks and Montgomery counties seized 350 pounds of crystal meth mailed to Pennsylvania by traffickers in California.
7 years ago