Government

Block Party Mayor Parker

The city wants to turn your block party into a celebration of America's 250th birthday

Robert Frazer named as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer

Pa. senators mull tax cuts for organ donors and inheritance beneficiaries

State senate

Lucy the Elephant secures federal funds a year after DOGE cuts left renovations up in the air

Lucy the Elephant

Many Americans are cutting back on meals and utilities to pay medical expenses, poll shows

Medical Bills Cost

Mayor Parker proposes new taxes on Uber rides and Amazon deliveries to raise money for schools and road repairs

Parker budget

Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down

Sincere Harris departure

For young political candidates, getting elected is about making their voices heard

Jahmiel Jackson

Montgomery County resolution blocks ICE from using property it owns

Montgomery County ICE

Council members urge Philly school district to 'go back to the drawing board' on facilities plan

School district impeach

Jury awards $1.5 million to family of man who died of diabetes complications in Philly jail

Louis Jung Lawsuit

President Trump gives nod to Philly's history during State of Union address focused on economy, immigration

Trump state of the union

Trump administration sues New Jersey for restricting ICE access to state property

Mikie Sherrill ICE

Could Philly City Council members be allowed to run for state or federal office without resigning?

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Offshore wind wins in court but still faces hurdles under Trump

off-shore wind projects

New Jersey’s balancing act: Cut utility bills without derailing clean energy

NJ clean energy

Pennsylvania deploys more resources to combat avian flu outbreaks at poultry farms

Bird flu chickens PA

Libraries pay 5 times more for e-books than consumers. N.J. lawmakers want to change that.

library e-books

Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council

dog breeding ban

Slavery exhibit at President's House must be restored by Trump administration, judge orders

Presidents House Opinion

Gov. Sherrill asks N.J. residents to document ICE activity and share it online with the state

NJ ICE website

Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in Pennsylvania schools

pennsylvania cursive

DoorDash, Uber Eats can deliver alcohol in 30 states, but not Pennsylvania. Lawmakers may change that

DoorDash Alcohol Pennsylvania

Philly's proposal to ban unlicensed dog breeding sparks debate at City Council

Philly puppy moratorium

Philly to put up 'No Stopping' signs along bike lanes citywide after receiving $1 million from PennDOT

Bike Lane Law

Philly's collar counties are backing the city's legal fight to restore the Presidents House exhibit

Presidents House lawsuit

City explores establishing Child Welfare Commission to advise on family policies and inform public of resources

Child welfare commission

As World Cup nears, there's a push to let Philly bars stay open past 2 a.m.

world cup bars

Election officials prepare for 'tumultuous year' after Trump calls to nationalize voting

trump elections nationalize

Bell-to-bell cell phone ban bill in Pa. schools advances with bipartisan support

cellphones schools

Philly's aviation chief steps down ahead of busy tourism season

Philly Aviation CEO

Exemption to overnight curfew would allow gyms and fitness centers to open before 6 a.m.

business curfew gyms

Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it's a long shot in 2026

Marijuana Legalization PA

New Jersey governor proposes website to track ICE activity, but advocates want more

video ICE NJ

Everyone is comparing Donald Trump to the wrong fascist

Trump fascist Franco

Abrupt removal of President's House slavery exhibits was pulling 'pages out of a history book with a razor'

Michael Coard hearing

Proposed ICE restrictions appear to have enough City Council support to become law without mayor's signature

ICE Legislation Philly

Philly airport installs new biometric tech to speed up inspections of U.S. citizens returning from abroad

Philly Airport Biometrics

To reduce HIV, Philly adds webpage that connects people to prevention and treatment services

Philly HIV Prevention

City Council members lay out 'ICE Out' legislation that includes ban on agents wearing masks

ICE Legislation 2

Philly lifts snow emergency, but frigid temperatures may make cleanup efforts more difficult

snow emergency lifted Jan 2026

Sen. Fetterman calls on Trump to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after ICE killings in Minneapolis

Fetterman DHS Noem

What to know before filming police: Your phone is a camera and a tracking device

video ice agents

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Lead Clothing Dye

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Villanova men slip to 8-seed in NCAA Tournament, women a 10-seed

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