Philadelphia
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Philly lawmaker makes the case for impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Democrats are becoming more vocal about their support for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the deaths of two citizens in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE.
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FAFO: Krasner joins accountability fight against federal immigration agents
Fight Against Federal Outreach (FAFO) looks to bring local prosecutors together and charge federal agents with crimes following killings in Minneapolis.
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Amazon Fresh to close all grocery stores, including 6 Pennsylvania locations
The stories will close on Sunday, as Amazon plans to convert some of those soon-to-be shuttered locations into Whole Foods Market stores.
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Gov. Shapiro joins Philadelphia in lawsuit fighting slavery memorial’s removal
The National Park Service last week removed interpretive signage at the former site of the president’s house on Independence Mall, where visitors flock to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The exhibit included historical details of the nine people enslaved in the house where Washington and First Lady Martha Washington lived.
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Pa. labor leaders call on US senators to block ICE funding increase
US Senate Democrats are unifying to block a $770 million increase in ICE funding, potentially sparking a partial government shutdown.
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass retains ownership stake in TikTok after cozying up to Trump
Jeffrey Yass made a series of donations to President Donald Trump over the past year and will now retain ownership following the new TikTok deal.
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‘An embarrassment:’ Democrats criticize Fetterman’s silence following ICE killings
Pa. Democrats are wondering where US Sen. John Fetterman is after a federal agent killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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A couple’s Jersey roots fuel one of Philadelphia’s best pizza spots
Though it’s become wildly popular among Philly pizza enthusiasts since opening in 2023, CJ & D’s Trenton Tomato Pies is only open three days a week. That’s because family comes first for owners Daria Silvestro and Chris Volk.
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Gov. Shapiro accuses President Trump of attempting to “whitewash history”
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick also voiced his disagreement with the decision to remove a slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia.
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Pa. GOP lawmaker says “good riddance” to slavery signage at Independence Mall
At President Donald Trump’s instruction, the National Park Service removed panels offering slavery history on Independence Mall.
