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K-12
Philadelphia
Politics

Here’s what you need to know about the Education Department funding cuts and what they mean for Philadelphia

Philadelphia education leaders are raising the alarm as a massive Education Department staffing cut threatens federal programs.

6 months ago

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks
Energy
Environment
Politics

EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.

6 months ago

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Government Accountability
International
Protests
Social Justice

Government asks that detained Columbia student’s legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana

Immigration enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident who is married to an American citizen, in New York on Saturday.

6 months ago

the U.S. Customs House in Philadelphia
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Economy
Philadelphia
Real Estate

How much will Philly’s federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here’s what we know

The economic impact of a smaller federal government in the region has meant fewer workers, canceled office leases, buildings for sale and some contracts terminated.

6 months ago

Listen 1:01
Bryan Szeliga looks on
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

How Fishtown Seafood is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods

With three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, New Jersey, Fishtown Seafood's products include oysters — and 60% to 70% come from Canada.

6 months ago

Protesters outside of City Hall
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Protests
Public Health

Philly scientists, protesters join nationwide push to ‘Stand up for Science’ opposing Trump’s funding cuts

More than 2,000 rallied in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide protest that included almost every state in the U.S.

6 months ago

A screenshot of Kingsley Wilson's official Department of Defense X account
Government Accountability
Media
Military
Social Justice

A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories

Members of Congress and civil rights groups are condemning past comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, including some which critics called antisemitic.

6 months ago

Trump shakes hands with people as he enters the senate floor
Economy
Government Accountability
Immigration
International
Social Justice

The short history of Trump’s tariff chaos — and more that happened this week

It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more.

6 months ago

A sign on the door of a doctor's office with information about Measles
Government Accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

What is Montgomery County doing to prevent its lone measles case from spreading?

It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.

6 months ago

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Elon Musk giving a salute to President Trump
Economy
Government Accountability

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it’s not looking at big spending drivers

Even taking DOGE's claims at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

6 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

6 months ago

Listen 1:00
Susano Cordoba, right, sells peanuts to truck drivers
Business
International

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.

6 months ago

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Government
National

Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide. Here are 7 key takeaways

The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.

6 months ago

Philly-based Ukrainian Nationals soccer team
International
National
Philadelphia

Philly-area Ukrainian Americans express heartbreak, disappointment as President Trump shifts Ukraine policy

While Philly’s Ukrainian residents express concern with Trump’s shift on Ukraine, some are optimistic support for their homeland will continue.

6 months ago

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President Donald Trump speaks
Government
International
National

A look at claims around Trump’s initiatives as he prepares to address Congress

President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.

6 months ago

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