
International
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know
The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.
1 month ago
Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters
Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”
1 month ago
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
2 months ago
Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here’s what we know
Foreign-made steel and aluminum is used in household products like soup cans and paper clips as well as big-ticket items like a stainless-steel refrigerators and cars.
2 months ago
New British trade leader stops in Philadelphia to boost international ties
There’s already overlap in the pharmaceutical industry between the U.K. and Pennsylvania, but details in Trump’s trade deal with the island still need to be hashed out.
2 months ago
Listen 0:47Trump just brought a group of white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees. What are they escaping?
U.S. President Donald Trump says the minority Afrikaners are being persecuted by their Black-led government because of their race and there's a “genocide" in South Africa.
2 months ago
Who is Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas?
Hamas released Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey and was the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s visit to the region this week.
2 months ago
Pope Leo as Villanova’s next commencement speaker? Don’t count on it
The president of Villanova University shared that he had asked the new pope, a '77 Villanova grad, if he'd come back to speak at commencement.
2 months ago
Villanova students take break from finals to celebrate the selection of Pope Leo XIV, class of ‘77
Students were surprised an American — especially a Villanova grad — was chosen as the next pope. Some hope he’ll be their next commencement speaker.
2 months ago
Listen 4:21Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
2 months ago
Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service
The ceremony was just one stop during Prince Edward’s two-day trip to Philadelphia, which included a dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell.
3 months ago
Listen 3:22Prince Edward dedicates Bicentennial Bell during Philadelphia visit
Queen Elizabeth II gifted the bell to the United States from Great Britain during her July 1976 visit.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13Billy Penn chatted with the owners of Nihonbashi Philly about their classic sandwich, two new Japanese-inspired cheesesteaks and their love of the city.
3 months ago
Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students
As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.
3 months ago
Listen 1:22Glencairn Museum spotlights a sacred Ukrainian tradition
Glencairn Museum is celebrating the rushnyk, a sacred Ukrainian tradition cherished by many Ukrainian Americans in the Greater Philadelphia region.
3 months ago
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