EducationTrump signed an order to ‘begin eliminating’ the Department of Education. Here’s what could happen next.Actually eliminating the U.S. Department of Education — which administers billions of dollars in funding to schools — would require congressional approval, and experts say it’s an unlikely scenario.
EducationTrump signed an order to ‘begin eliminating’ the Department of Education. Here’s what could happen next.Actually eliminating the U.S. Department of Education — which administers billions of dollars in funding to schools — would require congressional approval, and experts say it’s an unlikely scenario.
Pennsylvania NewsDelco Republican removed from county council ballot, clearing path for uncontested primary
Pennsylvania NewsDelco Republican removed from county council ballot, clearing path for uncontested primary
National PoliticsTrump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
National PoliticsTrump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
National PoliticsFederal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
National PoliticsFederal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information for now
PoliticsRep. Dan Meuser came to Germantown and made a very Philly pitch for his likely run against Gov. ShapiroThe event, held by Rep. Dan Meuser’s allies in a predominantly Black section of Philadelphia, was met with protests by Democratic lawmakers outside.
PoliticsRep. Dan Meuser came to Germantown and made a very Philly pitch for his likely run against Gov. ShapiroThe event, held by Rep. Dan Meuser’s allies in a predominantly Black section of Philadelphia, was met with protests by Democratic lawmakers outside.
Commercial Real EstateA complex zoning bill passed in City Council despite fierce opposition, but Mayor Parker still has to OK itMost district City Council members asked to be exempted from Councilmember Jeffery "Jay" Young's controversial bill.
Commercial Real EstateA complex zoning bill passed in City Council despite fierce opposition, but Mayor Parker still has to OK itMost district City Council members asked to be exempted from Councilmember Jeffery "Jay" Young's controversial bill.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly begins the process of repealing the downtown Sixers arena legislation | City Council roundupAlso this week, City Councilmember Rue Landau introduced another piece of legislation condemning President Donald Trump's administration.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly begins the process of repealing the downtown Sixers arena legislation | City Council roundupAlso this week, City Councilmember Rue Landau introduced another piece of legislation condemning President Donald Trump's administration.
Pennsylvania NewsDelaware County is poised to be the first Philadelphia suburb to ban ghost guns, rapid fire devices Delaware County councilmembers showed support for an ordinance that would ban the hard-to-trace firearms as well as items like bump stocks and glock switches.
Pennsylvania NewsDelaware County is poised to be the first Philadelphia suburb to ban ghost guns, rapid fire devices Delaware County councilmembers showed support for an ordinance that would ban the hard-to-trace firearms as well as items like bump stocks and glock switches.
National PoliticsJohn Fetterman and Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged gifts in Israel. One was inspired by an attack in Lebanon, the other came from Philadelphia.Israel's prime minister called the Pennsylvania senator 'Israel's best friend' during his first visit to the country last year.
National PoliticsJohn Fetterman and Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged gifts in Israel. One was inspired by an attack in Lebanon, the other came from Philadelphia.Israel's prime minister called the Pennsylvania senator 'Israel's best friend' during his first visit to the country last year.
National PoliticsTears and plummeting morale plague Philly airport’s TSA workers after federal government stripped away their union rightsTSA told employees their collective bargaining rights and union representation was ending. Here's how some Philly TSA workers are grappling with the new reality.
National PoliticsTears and plummeting morale plague Philly airport’s TSA workers after federal government stripped away their union rightsTSA told employees their collective bargaining rights and union representation was ending. Here's how some Philly TSA workers are grappling with the new reality.
EducationTrump administration has paused $175 million in funding to Penn for allowing transgender athlete to competeAt Penn, Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, was named Ivy League champion and broke records at the Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships held at Harvard University in February 2022.
EducationTrump administration has paused $175 million in funding to Penn for allowing transgender athlete to competeAt Penn, Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, was named Ivy League champion and broke records at the Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships held at Harvard University in February 2022.
PoliticsPresident Trump will attend the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia this weekendIt will be Trump’s first visit to Philadelphia as president since starting his second term.
PoliticsPresident Trump will attend the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia this weekendIt will be Trump’s first visit to Philadelphia as president since starting his second term.
EducationFrom Abington to Central Bucks, teachers protest over potential Trump budget cutsTeachers and parents at Abington, Central Bucks and other school districts protested potential federal funding reductions amid sweeping changes to the Department of Education.
EducationFrom Abington to Central Bucks, teachers protest over potential Trump budget cutsTeachers and parents at Abington, Central Bucks and other school districts protested potential federal funding reductions amid sweeping changes to the Department of Education.
National PoliticsWhat’s up with the $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks?The Department of Government Efficiency has floated the idea of stimulus payments based on how much the department "saves" taxpayers via deep cuts.
National PoliticsWhat’s up with the $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks?The Department of Government Efficiency has floated the idea of stimulus payments based on how much the department "saves" taxpayers via deep cuts.
Pennsylvania NewsMore than 425 popular campsites across Pa. are closed indefinitely due to DOGE cutsReservations made at impacted sites on Raystown Lake, Seven Points, Susquehannock, Nancy’s Boat-to-Shore Campgrounds, Tompkins Campground on Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes will be refunded.
Pennsylvania NewsMore than 425 popular campsites across Pa. are closed indefinitely due to DOGE cutsReservations made at impacted sites on Raystown Lake, Seven Points, Susquehannock, Nancy’s Boat-to-Shore Campgrounds, Tompkins Campground on Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes will be refunded.
National PoliticsU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is privately not a fan of Trump’s tariffs strategy, according to reportLutnick, Haverford College's biggest donor, has publicly supported President Donald Trump's tariffs.
National PoliticsU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is privately not a fan of Trump’s tariffs strategy, according to reportLutnick, Haverford College's biggest donor, has publicly supported President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Nation & WorldUnredacted JFK assassination files released, sending history buffs hunting for new cluesPreviously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released following an order by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.
Nation & WorldUnredacted JFK assassination files released, sending history buffs hunting for new cluesPreviously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released following an order by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.
National PoliticsJudge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the ConstitutionA federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution in an order that blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from making further cuts.
National PoliticsJudge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the ConstitutionA federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution in an order that blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from making further cuts.
National PoliticsSupreme Court Chief Justice rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plansSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.
National PoliticsSupreme Court Chief Justice rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plansSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.
