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Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

1 year ago

Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally
Courts & Law

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands.

1 year ago

Nadine Menendez
Courts & Law

Wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme

During a 2022 raid on Bob and Nadine Menendez's Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, home, FBI agents found nearly $150,000 worth of gold bars and $480,000 in cash.

1 year ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Politics & Policy

A wall of protection: Delaware lawmakers move to shield immigrant families from federal scrutiny

Proposals would protect immigrant students, families and Driving Privilege Card holders from having personal information shared with federal officials.

1 year ago

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Protesters gather in Philadelphia for a “No Kings” 50501 rally against the Trump administration
Community

Philadelphia 50501 rally against Trump administration’s actions draws thousands

“We're not going to let him disappear people and make him feel like he's winning,” said one protester. “He's not.”

1 year ago

People gather to protest President Donald Trump's policies on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in New York.
Politics & Policy

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations.

1 year ago

A brick walkway and stone building with a Temple logo flag flying.
Courts & Law

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

The suit filed by several American Civil Liberties Union affiliates seeks to represent more than 100 students in New England and Puerto Rico.

1 year ago

Attendees are seen overhead at U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean's town hall in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Montco residents pack Rep. Madeleine Dean’s town hall, lambasting Trump and questioning Democrats’ agenda

Top of mind for many were the president’s efforts to reshape the federal government. Dean says Trump’s “lawless” actions are a “test of our democracy.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
People are held in detention wearing white clothes in an El Salvadoran prison
Courts & Law

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order

The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.

1 year ago

People walk on campus at Harvard University
Education

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

1 year ago

a combination photo of Patrick Dugan and Larry Krasner
Politics & Policy

Challenger in district attorney race Dugan drops out of planned candidates forum at WHYY

Larry Krasner and former Judge Patrick Dugan were invited to face off in the April 22 debate hosted by the Committee of Seventy, WHYY News and the Philadelphia Bar Association

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

Fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home is the latest in a string of political violence

A fire set by a man who broke into Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home over the weekend is just the latest in a string of attacks against political leaders in the U.S.

1 year ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

Harrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder of Gov. Josh Shapiro for setting fire to official residence

The fire broke out overnight on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which Shapiro and his family had celebrated at the governor's official residence.

1 year ago

A voter line stretches out of the firehouse on Main Street in Moorestown Township, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 10. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man

Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.

1 year ago

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