The Trump administration plans to deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at airports around the country Monday, more than five weeks into a partial government shutdown that has led …
March 2026
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Philly News
For first time in 50 years, Camden had no homicides over the winter
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsCamden just made it through the winter with no homicides, a benchmark the city has not hit since the 1970s. The encouraging milestone is the latest in a larger downward …
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Philly News
Mayor Parker proposes raising rideshare tax to $1 per trip to fund public schools
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsMayor Cherelle Parker said she would increase the rideshare tax in her budget proposal from 20 cents to $1 per trip to alleviate the school district's $300 million structural deficit. …
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Politics & Government
Following lawsuit, Trump administration reinstates $750,000 in grant funding to Woodmere Art Museum
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsLess 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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Politics & Government
City Council condemns President Trump over plans to alter the slavery exhibit at Independence Park
by myphillyconnection 8 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 11 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 10 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 …
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Politics & Government
City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott’s death
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsKada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
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Politics & Government
City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsStores may have to start charging consumers 10 cents for using paper bags at the checkout counter after City Council approved a bill on Thursday, but the controversial legislation didn't …
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Politics & Government
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices will return after retention vote victories
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices – all originally elected to the court as Democrats – are projected to remain on bench of the state's top court following Tuesday's retention elections. …