Government

Child welfare commission

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

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

Presidents House lawsuit

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

Everyone is comparing Donald Trump to the wrong fascist

Trump fascist Franco

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

video ICE NJ

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

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

snow emergency lifted Jan 2026

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

ICE Legislation 2

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

Fetterman DHS Noem

Murphy's clemency for convicted child killer sparks push to reform N.J. pardon powers

clemency murphy

New Jersey becomes latest state to restrict single-use plastic cutlery at restaurants

murphy last laws

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

video ice agents

Protests escalate in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot and kill Alex Pretti

Alex Pretti minneapolis

National Park Service removes slavery exhibits from President's House amid pressure from Trump administration

President's House removal

Divisive bill to ban city from burning its trash put on hold before a vote

Chester mayor

With a major snowstorm on the horizon, Philly opens warming centers

Philadelphia Forecast Snow

Public-private deal will fund 'gut rehab' of senior living complex in West Philly

Brith Sholom Renovation

On way out of office, Phil Murphy signs one bill on immigrant protections but vetoes two related measures

Immigration bills murphy

Gov. Mikie Sherrill lays out plan for New Jersey in inauguration speech

Sherrill inauguration

E-bike riders in New Jersey face new licensing, registration and insurance requirements

New Jersey E-Bikes

Ford employee who heckled Trump got suspended from his job

trump finger worker

States are restricting license plate readers amid concerns over immigration enforcement

license plate reader

Immigrant advocates push N.J. Gov. Murphy to sign protections into law before his term ends

NJ immigration protections

Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks

Point In Time Count

City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'

love park center

Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.

nj data center

N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law

nj phone schools

N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting

nj anti ICE

Delaware County police chief placed on leave over a work schedule dispute, lawyer says

Collingdale police chief

N.J. bill would write Gov. Murphy's 100% clean electricity goal into law before he leaves office

NJ clean energy

N.J. gas tax increases Jan. 1. It's the largest hike since the pandemic

nj gas tax

New Jersey to raise minimum wage to $15.92, more than double the rate in Pennsylvania

Minimum wage

Trump administration pauses five East Coast offshore wind projects, citing national security risks

Trump wind projects

N.J. lawmakers cancel votes on bill to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits

NJ puppy store

Bill to bring whole milk back as school lunch option awaits Trump's signature

whole milk trump

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