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Trump this weekend doubled down on his call for six Democratic members of Congress, including two from Pennsylvania, to be jailed over their video directed at U.S. troops.
Trump renews call to jail Democrats, including two from Pa., after calling their video statement ‘punishable by death’
Pennsylvania Democrats Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio were among those to tell U.S. troops they have the right to “refuse illegal orders.”
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November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trump this weekend doubled down on his call for six Democratic members of Congress, including two from Pennsylvania, to be jailed over their video directed at U.S. troops.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining the private medical records of youth who sought gender-affirming care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Federal judge hands CHOP victory in its fight to protect medical records of transgender children
U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney sided with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and denied the bulk of the Department of Justice's subpoena seeking patient records.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining the private medical records of youth who sought gender-affirming care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Two days before a West Philly apartment complex went up in flames, its owner, embattled city landlord Phil Pulley, transferred the vacant property to a New York investment firm.
Here's the latest on the suspected arson case:
Here's the latest on the suspected arson case:
Landlord Phil Pulley transferred ownership of West Philly apartments days before suspected arson, records show
Property records show the notorious landlord signed a deed transfer two days before the June 2025 fire. The new owners are now demolishing the building.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Two days before a West Philly apartment complex went up in flames, its owner, embattled city landlord Phil Pulley, transferred the vacant property to a New York investment firm.
Here's the latest on the suspected arson case:
Here's the latest on the suspected arson case:
Philadelphia stands to lose tens of millions of dollars for housing as President Donald Trump’s administration changes the way aid goes to cities.
HUD to cut funding for permanent housing for people who are homeless
Trump's plan is designed to "restore accountability" by cutting funds for permanent housing by two-thirds. Philadelphia received $47 million in housing aid from the federal government last year.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Philadelphia stands to lose tens of millions of dollars for housing as President Donald Trump’s administration changes the way aid goes to cities.
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The "Michelin effect" is in full effect at Philly’s honored restaurants. Since last week’s awards, recipients are reporting "an outpouring of positivity."
Fully booked: The ‘Michelin effect’ is being felt at Philly’s honored restaurants
Michelin Guide awards have already boosted business and morale in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. There's been "an outpouring of positivity," one restaurateur says.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The "Michelin effect" is in full effect at Philly’s honored restaurants. Since last week’s awards, recipients are reporting "an outpouring of positivity."
OPINION: "As a Black man, I was initially angry about plans to scrap DEI goals for city contracts. But then I remembered: They don’t work for us anyway." — Solomon Jones
As a Black man, I was initially angry about plans to scrap DEI goals for city contracts. But then I remembered: They don’t work for us anyway. | Solomon Jones
Why don’t participation goals work better for Black people? The answer lies in a system with steep financial rewards and little accountability.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
OPINION: "As a Black man, I was initially angry about plans to scrap DEI goals for city contracts. But then I remembered: They don’t work for us anyway." — Solomon Jones
The Eagles blew a 21-point lead in their 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday.
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Eagles news: Ugly Sunday for the refs; ex-Birds coach fired; playoff updates and injury report
The Los Angeles Rams won Sunday night, bumping the Birds out of the NFC's No. 1 seed. Next up is the Chicago Bears on Amazon.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Eagles blew a 21-point lead in their 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday.
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In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
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For the thousands of runners who crossed the Philadelphia Marathon finish line Sunday, the view of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps capped a blissful, sometimes brutal, 26.2-mile run.
‘Philly will eat you alive:’ Runners brave the deceptively challenging route of the city’s marathon
For the thousands of runners who crossed the Philadelphia Marathon finish line Sunday, the view of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps capped a blissful, sometimes brutal, 26.2-mile run.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
For the thousands of runners who crossed the Philadelphia Marathon finish line Sunday, the view of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps capped a blissful, sometimes brutal, 26.2-mile run.
🏅 Drawing people from all over the world, the Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands participating on Sunday morning.
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
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But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
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November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🏅 Drawing people from all over the world, the Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands participating on Sunday morning.
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
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What really is an AI data center? Here’s everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
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Human reporters explain why AI data centers are so controversial in the Philly suburbs and beyond
What really is an AI data center? Here's everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What really is an AI data center? Here’s everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
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🏃♀️ It’s a beautiful day here at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
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About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🏃♀️ It’s a beautiful day here at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
📹 by Esra Erol / Staff
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
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Mayor Parker successfully lobbied Harrisburg to allow the city to create a 20 year tax abatement for the conversion, and demolition, of underutilized buildings to residential uses. She says an affordability component will be part of her bill next year: www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
20-year tax abatement to help turn schools into homes may soon be legal in Philly
Buried in the state budget is a provision allowing for the new abatement. It is now up to City Council and Mayor Parker to craft city legislation to support it.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Mayor Parker successfully lobbied Harrisburg to allow the city to create a 20 year tax abatement for the conversion, and demolition, of underutilized buildings to residential uses. She says an affordability component will be part of her bill next year: www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Philadelphia developers may soon benefit from a 20-year property tax abatement to convert large, underutilized properties into residences.
20-year tax abatement to help turn schools into homes may soon be legal in Philly
Buried in the state budget is a provision allowing for the new abatement. It is now up to City Council and Mayor Parker to craft city legislation to support it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Philadelphia developers may soon benefit from a 20-year property tax abatement to convert large, underutilized properties into residences.
President Donald Trump has called New York City’s Mayor-elect a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.” Zohran Mamdani has described himself as “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.”
Trump and Mamdani meet Friday in the Oval Office. They’ve cast each other as adversaries for months.
President Donald Trump has called New York City’s Mayor-elect a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.” Zohran Mamdani has described himself as “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.”
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November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
President Donald Trump has called New York City’s Mayor-elect a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.” Zohran Mamdani has described himself as “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.”
SEPTA's Zero Fare program could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.
Free SEPTA fares for low-income riders could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.
The Zero Fare program needs permanent funding, argue advocates and some elected officials.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
SEPTA's Zero Fare program could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.
The final defendant in a sweeping corruption probe that uncovered a series of bribes being lavished upon an Amtrak manager during a renovation project at 30th Street Station was sentenced Friday to two months in prison.
The final defendant in a sprawling Amtrak corruption case was sentenced to two months in federal prison
Khaled Dallo was an employee at Mark 1 Restoration and helped provide a series of extravagant gifts to the Philadelphia-based project manager.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The final defendant in a sweeping corruption probe that uncovered a series of bribes being lavished upon an Amtrak manager during a renovation project at 30th Street Station was sentenced Friday to two months in prison.
The Philadelphia Art Museum has named Daniel H. Weiss as its new CEO and director. His resume includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art and local colleges.
Philadelphia Art Museum names a new director and CEO
Daniel H. Weiss was president of Haverford College and, for eight years, leader of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Philadelphia Art Museum has named Daniel H. Weiss as its new CEO and director. His resume includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art and local colleges.
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How does Royal Sushi & Izakaya — where a seat at the omakase counter clocks in at $355 — qualify for a Bib Gourmand?
The answer, most logically, is that Royal has always been two restaurants under a single name and roof. The Bib applies to the more casual one.
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The answer, most logically, is that Royal has always been two restaurants under a single name and roof. The Bib applies to the more casual one.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
How does Royal Sushi & Izakaya — where a seat at the omakase counter clocks in at $355 — qualify for a Bib Gourmand?
The answer, most logically, is that Royal has always been two restaurants under a single name and roof. The Bib applies to the more casual one.
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The answer, most logically, is that Royal has always been two restaurants under a single name and roof. The Bib applies to the more casual one.
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A Main Line developer’s plan to turn a shuttered steel mill into a 2-million-square-foot AI data center on the outskirts of Conshohocken was stymied this week when he was forced to withdraw his application over legal issues.
Conshohocken-area AI data center proposal abruptly withdrawn over legal issues
An attorney for developer Brian O'Neill was forced to pull the application after legal-standing issues came to light at a Monday zoning board meeting. They can resubmit another proposal at any time.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A Main Line developer’s plan to turn a shuttered steel mill into a 2-million-square-foot AI data center on the outskirts of Conshohocken was stymied this week when he was forced to withdraw his application over legal issues.
Good news! Temperatures should be near the performance sweet spots for runners participating in the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend races on both Saturday and Sunday morning.
What to expect for the Philadelphia Marathon weekend weather forecast
Sunday should be dry, but light rain is possible Saturday morning. Winds are forecast to be light.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Good news! Temperatures should be near the performance sweet spots for runners participating in the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend races on both Saturday and Sunday morning.
Graduate student workers at the University of Pennsylvania have voted to strike if their union calls for it, as they work toward a first contract with better pay and benefits.
Thousands of Penn graduate student workers could soon strike
The 3,400-member union GETUP-UAW, which includes teaching and research assistants, has been negotiating with the university for a year on a first contract.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Graduate student workers at the University of Pennsylvania have voted to strike if their union calls for it, as they work toward a first contract with better pay and benefits.
Rape crisis centers in the Philadelphia region are sounding the alarm that the slight increase in funding in the recently-passed state budget won’t be enough to sustain or improve crucial services for survivors of sexual assault.
Rape crisis centers are finally getting funding from Pennsylvania’s budget, but advocates say it’s not enough to support survivors
The Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect estimates that 47 rape crisis centers will see an average increase of $5,300 — its first in five years, but still not enough, the organization said.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rape crisis centers in the Philadelphia region are sounding the alarm that the slight increase in funding in the recently-passed state budget won’t be enough to sustain or improve crucial services for survivors of sexual assault.
Two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people.
The Charlie Kirk purge: How 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown
Two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people.
President Donald Trump may no longer be a fan of Shane Gillis after listening to the comedian’s most-recent podcast.
Trump’s insult towards former Philly Daily News reporter mocked by Shane Gillis
Gillis said Trump "seems a little slower than usual" but doesn't appear to be declining as fast as former President Joe Biden.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
President Donald Trump may no longer be a fan of Shane Gillis after listening to the comedian’s most-recent podcast.