Politics News – Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Philly food banks, pantries feeling strain from Trump’s federal spending cuts

By Jack Tomczuk

Shapiro tariffs

Local

“Chaos and confusion” — Shapiro slams Trump tariffs during Philly visit

By Metro Philadelphia

Aftermath of a plane crash in Philadelphia

Local

Suspect in custody after arson attack at Shapiro home

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Council, advocates rally support for prison oversight ballot measure

By Jack Tomczuk

Police budget

Local

City Council considers $872M Philadelphia police budget

By Jack Tomczuk

Penn immigration

Local

Feds revoke immigration status for 3 Penn students

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Thousands rally in Philly against Trump, Musk in nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Free Library holding federal job workshops in response to DOGE layoffs

By Jack Tomczuk

Federal Philly trees

Local

Federal freeze lifted on $12M Philadelphia tree grant, official says

By Jack Tomczuk

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Affordable Housing

Energy authority’s ‘Built to Last’ home repair program threatened by Trump cuts

By Jack Tomczuk

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Politics

US Senator Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours in Congress. What was he trying to achieve?

By Bruce Wolpe, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Northeast Philadelphia

Castor Avenue project stirs debate in Northeast Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

SNAP

Politics

GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts amid rising food costs

By Tracy Roof, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

City Council looks to address flood of drug paraphernalia stores

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Trump admin freezes $175M in funding to Penn over transgender athlete

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Philly EPA workers march against Trump, DOGE cuts

By Jack Tomczuk

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Affordable Housing

Mayor Parker unveils $2 billion, 30,000-unit housing plan for Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

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Politics

Explainer: What inspired Trump’s order to dismantle Education Department?

By Fred L. Pincus, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Philly 311

Local

Frustration grows over Philly’s 311 system, residents say issues go unresolved

By Jack Tomczuk

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Affordable Housing

Youth homeless services groups again fighting for funding

By Jack Tomczuk

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