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People will need a REAL ID to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building that requires identification.

The announcement came hours after Israel ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians to evacuate parts of southern Gaza, signaling a ground assault might be imminent.

An analysis by WHYY News shows that 15 school districts in Burlington County would see some kind of cut in state aid.

The county’s Office of Public Health will use survey results to shape priorities for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan.

The bill passed on party lines, 102-99, as Democrats backed it and Republicans opposed it. It faces long odds in the Republican-controlled chamber.

Protests over the war in Gaza have erupted at colleges and universities in our region. We talk with a student newspaper reporter about what activists on both sides are saying.

Joyce Wilkerson, considered a controversial pick over her stance on charter schools, was praised by Mayor Parker as a “laudable steward.”

District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.

Carney said he was “strongly considering” running last fall after current Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he was retiring. Now he’s officially in the race.

Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.

Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.

The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.

Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.

Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.