BusinessA South Philly produce distributor is girding for pain from Trump’s tariffs on MexicoDistributor John Vena says that if tariffs on produce from Mexico take effect, consumers will see higher prices at the grocery store. "I’m kind of powerless,” he said of the new trade war.
BusinessA South Philly produce distributor is girding for pain from Trump’s tariffs on MexicoDistributor John Vena says that if tariffs on produce from Mexico take effect, consumers will see higher prices at the grocery store. "I’m kind of powerless,” he said of the new trade war.
ElectionsPa. House Democrats may be on board with voter ID expansion if part of larger election reforms, House speaker says
ElectionsPa. House Democrats may be on board with voter ID expansion if part of larger election reforms, House speaker says
EducationPresident Trump is poised to issue an executive order ending the Department of Education. How are local districts bracing?
EducationPresident Trump is poised to issue an executive order ending the Department of Education. How are local districts bracing?
Philadelphia PoliticsDeadline extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundup
Philadelphia PoliticsDeadline extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundup
EducationCan Trump dismantle the Department of Education with an executive order? Here’s what we know.Trump’s vow to shutter the department faces a setback: Most of the Department of Education’s spending — along with its very existence — is ordered by Congress.
EducationCan Trump dismantle the Department of Education with an executive order? Here’s what we know.Trump’s vow to shutter the department faces a setback: Most of the Department of Education’s spending — along with its very existence — is ordered by Congress.
Pennsylvania PoliticsRep. Chrissy Houlahan on why she voted to censure fellow Democrat Al Green after outburst at Trump’s address to CongressTexas Democrat Al Green faced censure after yelling at President Donald Trump during his speech. Chester County's Chrissy Houlahan was one of 10 Democrats to support the censure resolution.
Pennsylvania PoliticsRep. Chrissy Houlahan on why she voted to censure fellow Democrat Al Green after outburst at Trump’s address to CongressTexas Democrat Al Green faced censure after yelling at President Donald Trump during his speech. Chester County's Chrissy Houlahan was one of 10 Democrats to support the censure resolution.
EducationPIAA’s rule change for transgender athletes ‘unnecessary and unlawful’, advocates say“I want to assure transgender and gender-expansive students, their families, and the people who love them that they are still legally protected under state and federal law," one lawyer said.
EducationPIAA’s rule change for transgender athletes ‘unnecessary and unlawful’, advocates say“I want to assure transgender and gender-expansive students, their families, and the people who love them that they are still legally protected under state and federal law," one lawyer said.
New Jersey NewsMother arrested by ICE at family’s Jersey Kebab restaurant will face an immigration judge on TuesdayThe judge will have the option of setting bond, which could then be posted to free Emine Emanet, or keeping her in detention
New Jersey NewsMother arrested by ICE at family’s Jersey Kebab restaurant will face an immigration judge on TuesdayThe judge will have the option of setting bond, which could then be posted to free Emine Emanet, or keeping her in detention
OpinionIt’s official: ¡Hablamos inglés! 🙄President Trump's executive order designating English as the nation's official language is ugliness veiled as unity.
OpinionIt’s official: ¡Hablamos inglés! 🙄President Trump's executive order designating English as the nation's official language is ugliness veiled as unity.
Sixers/NBAStephen A. Smith flip-flops on LeBron; ex-6abc anchor Jamie Apody gets a new gigOutside of ESPN, Donald Trump's trade war could hurt the NHL and Michael Strahan gets trolled by The Roots, Philly style.
Sixers/NBAStephen A. Smith flip-flops on LeBron; ex-6abc anchor Jamie Apody gets a new gigOutside of ESPN, Donald Trump's trade war could hurt the NHL and Michael Strahan gets trolled by The Roots, Philly style.
EducationRowan University makes changes in response to Trump administration’s DEI policiesRowan said in an email to campus it had “reorganized and realigned the departments within the former Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging,” which will no longer exist as a division.
EducationRowan University makes changes in response to Trump administration’s DEI policiesRowan said in an email to campus it had “reorganized and realigned the departments within the former Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging,” which will no longer exist as a division.
Philadelphia PoliticsParker dodged a GOP grilling as the mayors of Boston, Chicago, and Denver got called to Congress to defend their ‘sanctuary city’ policiesPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker was not asked to appear before the Congressional committee but Philadelphia’s policies mirror those of several of the cities that were taken to task there.
Philadelphia PoliticsParker dodged a GOP grilling as the mayors of Boston, Chicago, and Denver got called to Congress to defend their ‘sanctuary city’ policiesPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker was not asked to appear before the Congressional committee but Philadelphia’s policies mirror those of several of the cities that were taken to task there.
National PoliticsFederal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical researchSeparate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued, saying the cuts would cause “irreparable harm."
National PoliticsFederal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical researchSeparate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued, saying the cuts would cause “irreparable harm."
National PoliticsFact focus: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to CongressMany of President Donald Trump’s comments included false and misleading information.
National PoliticsFact focus: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to CongressMany of President Donald Trump’s comments included false and misleading information.
Pennsylvania PoliticsWith Canada and Mexico as Pa.’s top trade partner, Gov. Josh Shapiro says Trump’s tariff plan ‘makes no sense’“I don’t know why he did it. But we’re going to see a real effect of his policies, and the effect is going to be higher prices for Pennsylvanians.”
Pennsylvania PoliticsWith Canada and Mexico as Pa.’s top trade partner, Gov. Josh Shapiro says Trump’s tariff plan ‘makes no sense’“I don’t know why he did it. But we’re going to see a real effect of his policies, and the effect is going to be higher prices for Pennsylvanians.”
ObituariesJay Flaherty, former deputy mayor, longtime attorney, and Vietnam veteran, has died at 79Mayor Wilson Goode said he hired Mr. Flaherty as deputy mayor in 1985 to “deal with major policy matters facing the city.”
ObituariesJay Flaherty, former deputy mayor, longtime attorney, and Vietnam veteran, has died at 79Mayor Wilson Goode said he hired Mr. Flaherty as deputy mayor in 1985 to “deal with major policy matters facing the city.”
National PoliticsPennsylvania state government wants to hire fired federal workers, Gov. Josh Shapiro saysShapiro signed an executive order Wednesday directing state agencies to give hiring preference to federal employees amid the Trump administration’s mass firings of government workers.
National PoliticsPennsylvania state government wants to hire fired federal workers, Gov. Josh Shapiro saysShapiro signed an executive order Wednesday directing state agencies to give hiring preference to federal employees amid the Trump administration’s mass firings of government workers.
Philadelphia PoliticsNo Republican is running for Philadelphia DA this year, party leaders sayGOP party leaders said they asked “every Republican lawyer with a pulse” to run, but they found no takers in a city where registered Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans.
Philadelphia PoliticsNo Republican is running for Philadelphia DA this year, party leaders sayGOP party leaders said they asked “every Republican lawyer with a pulse” to run, but they found no takers in a city where registered Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans.
BusinessWhy Trump’s tariffs could have ‘bigger impacts’ this time around“My biggest concern here is how and when does this end?” David Greek, managing partner of Greek Real Estate Partners, said of U.S tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
BusinessWhy Trump’s tariffs could have ‘bigger impacts’ this time around“My biggest concern here is how and when does this end?” David Greek, managing partner of Greek Real Estate Partners, said of U.S tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
