Less than two weeks after the Woodmere Art Museum filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $750,000 of grant funding, the federal government agreed to give the money …
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March 22, 2026
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Politics & Government
City Council condemns President Trump over plans to alter the slavery exhibit at Independence Park
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsCity Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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Politics & Government
City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Politics & Government
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has written a memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at his political rise from a state representative to a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The memoir, "Where …