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Government Accountability

National Park Service employees restore the exhibit on slavery to the President's House Site on Independence Mall
Courts & Law

Court ruling clears way to replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia at President’s House Site, handing Trump a win

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled Philadelphia lacks authority to control exhibits at the Independence Mall site.

5 months ago

A car with a Philadelphia Parking Authority ticket placed under the windshield wiper.
Community

Over 3,100 parking tickets issued during the first 5 days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were issued in error, PPA says

PPA says 181 tickets were canceled after being issued in error to residents with valid parking permits.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Trenton City Council votes to prevent its police department from assisting ICE

The council passed the proposal that prevents Trenton police from assisting ICE on civil immigration enforcement in a 4-2 vote.

5 months ago

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Cindy Bass in council chambers
Politics & Policy

Ward election in Philly under protest after questionable voice vote

This week’s vote is being appealed to the Democratic City Committee after Councilmember Cindy Bass approved a voice vote in her own favor.

5 months ago

A protester holds a sign that says, ''Shut down ICE, the DHS, and Delaney Hall!'' as law enforcement officers stand outside Delaney Hall detention center Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Community

‘We continue the fight for his liberty’: Family members gather to support detainees held in N.J.’s Delaney Hall ICE facility

One family member said 10 women inside the facility have reported being sexually abused, but the accused guard remains on the job.

5 months ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a press conference in front of a poster outlining new gun regulations.
Courts & Law

Trump administration launches investigation into Philadelphia gun permit denials

Critics call Philly’s permitting standard subjective and unconstitutional, while gun control advocates say the DOJ is attacking any restrictions on ownership.

5 months ago

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aerial view of residential blocks in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Trump budget proposal threatens Philly’s effort to increase supply of deeply affordable units

Amid an affordable housing crisis, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is spending billions to expand its portfolio of subsidized units.

5 months ago

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U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to, from bottom right, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, top right, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, top left, and others during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Documenting corruption in the Trump White House

New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton on the unprecedented ways in which President Trump is profiting from the presidency.

Air Date: June 9, 2026 12:00 pm

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Police in riot gear are seen through the mist at the protewt
Courts & Law

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist’s camera bag at Delaney Hall immigration protest

Angelina Katsanis was on assignment for The Associated Press on Saturday night when she was struck in the knee by a wood beam during a clash between police and protesters.

5 months ago

People sitting in the seats during a Trenton City Council hearing.
Politics & Policy

Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

5 months ago

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Members of OnePA Renters United Philadelphia hold signs reading SAFE HEALTHY HOMES and PROTECT RENTERS! VOTE YES
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly lawmakers are pushing to reduce wait times for renters fighting unfair landlords, retaliatory evictions

The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.

5 months ago

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Protesters confront ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center while demonstrating near the entrance gates, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Protesters rally at N.J. Gov. Sherrill’s office, saying she is ‘enabling these Gestapo-Nazi tactics’

Many called for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to do more to help protect detainees and their supporters outside of the facility.

5 months ago

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Tom Kean sitting behind the table during a congressional hearing.
Politics & Policy

‘What’s the word?’ New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress

Kean has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, and he has not been spotted in Washington or in his district.

5 months ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash

A rioter from New Jersey described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer hailed the fund as “good news."

5 months ago

John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

5 months ago

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