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Members of the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on Monday, presenting President Donald Trump with a personalized midnight green No. 47 jersey and a signed helmet …

As negotiations continue on Capitol Hill, economic professionals and small business advocates from Philadelphia are weighing in on the potential effects of tariffs on the city. “A tariff is a tax …

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration is axing a tax break utilized by tens of thousands of Philadelphia small businesses because the benefit poses too great of a legal risk, officials said …

City Council members appear skeptical of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s strategy of increasing income eligibility guidelines for several programs under her $2 billion housing plan. Lawmakers questioned …

A few days ago, in a move that attracted international attention, the White House threatened to strip Harvard University of $2 billion in federal funding, potentially revoke its tax-exempt …

Pennsylvanians who have not registered to vote have less than two weeks to do so if they want to cast a ballot in the May 20 primary. In Philadelphia, voters will be deciding on the city’s next …

Mayor Cherelle Parker attempted to head off objections to her $2 billion housing plan during a town hall-style meeting Wednesday night, just days before the City Council is set to formally …

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said Wednesday that SEPTA’s doomsday plan would not go forward “under my watch.” “I’m pretty confident… that we will save SEPTA,” he stated …

Volunteers hurriedly packed bags of food Thursday afternoon at the Mitzvah Food Program’s Bala Cynwyd location. Several clients were picking up food for their upcoming Passover meals, and the food …

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) on Thursday to speak directly with port officials, business leaders, and workers about the impact of new federal tariffs on their …

Authorities apprehended a suspect after a suspected arson forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family out of their official Harrisburg residence early Sunday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said. …

Lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday urged Philadelphians to approve a new oversight mechanism that they believe will increase transparency and accountability within the city’s jails. A question on …

Nearly 13% of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed operating budget is set aside for police, more than any other municipal department. Her plan allocates $872 million to the Philadelphia Police …

“At least three” international students at the University of Pennsylvania had their legal immigration status revoked, college administrators said Monday. University officials added, “At this …

Thousands of people demonstrated Saturday afternoon in Center City as part of a nationwide movement against the policies of President Donald Trump and his senior advisor, billionaire Elon Musk. …

The Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting a pair of workshops in the coming days to help federal workers affected by the massive cuts implemented under President Donald Trump’s administration. At …

Funds from a $12 million federal grant to increase Philadelphia’s tree coverage that had been frozen under President Donald Trump’s administration appear to be available again, a city official …

The Philadelphia Energy Authority, which manages a popular home repair program, is asking for more city dollars to compensate for the potential loss of $20 million in federal funding, a result of …

The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto opposition leader. They may …

A billboard high above a commercial building in Rhawnhurst declares to passing drivers that Castor Avenue is “not broken” and directs them to a website, SaveCastorAve.org. Take Back Your …

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