A federal agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, escalating tensions after another killing earlier in the month. It was the third …
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Photos: Here’s how people in the Philly area spent their snow day
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsMore than 9 inches of snow fell in Philadelphia over the weekend, the most the city has seen in a decade. Sunday's accumulation of 9.3 inches, recorded at the airpot, …
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Pa., N.J. attorneys general join push to halt nonconsensual sexual deepfakes on Grok
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsPennsylvania and New Jersey's attorney generals have joined colleagues across the country demanding an end to the recent spread of deepfake sexual images created using Grok, the AI chatbot developed …
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As snow clean up continues in Philly, city offices closed again and schools go remote Tuesday
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsAll city offices will remain closed Tuesday and Philadelphia public schools will have a remote learning day as the snow cleanup effort continues into the frigid week ahead. Meanwhile, SEPTA …
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Philly lifts snow emergency, but frigid temperatures may make cleanup efforts more difficult
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsPhiladelphia lifted its snow emergency at 6 a.m. Tuesday, but cleanup efforts are continuing throughout the city. The end of the snow emergency, which had been in effect since Saturday …
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City Council members lay out ‘ICE Out’ legislation that includes ban on agents wearing masks
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsTwo City Council members will introduce legislation later this week that would reduce the power of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents within city limits. The "ICE Out" package includes seven …
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Sen. Fetterman calls on Trump to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after ICE killings in Minneapolis
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsSen. John Fetterman is calling on the White House to oust Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security secretary whom he voted to confirm last year. The first-term Democrat made …
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What to do when it’s so cold: Fun science tricks to try during upcoming deep freeze
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsAs an encore to this weekend's snowstorm, the region is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in decades, and it could be another week before temperatures climb above freezing again. …
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D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother to open shop in Fishtown this year
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsThe D.C.-based bagel shop Call Your Mother is expanding its growing carb empire with a new spot in Philadelphia. The chain plans to open in Fishtown in the spring or …
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Bucks County man allegedly killed his parents and sister before standoff with police
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsA Bucks County man has been charged with three counts of homicide for allegedly killing his parents and sister. Kevin Castiglia, 55, was arrested after a five-hour standoff at a …