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Plane crashes in Northeast Philadelphia

The Learjet was carrying six people and crashed shortly after takeoff

Salon

Destruction As Executive Jet Crashes In Philadelphia, Sparking Blazes

A small jet with six people onboard crashed into a busy Philadelphia suburb Friday, officials said, showering wreckage over a wide areas and sparking blazes that caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles.

International Business Times

Commanders Fans Took Funny Shot at Philadelphia Mayor Ahead of NFC Championship

Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker provided rival fans with an easy joke after her mix-up this week.

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The Latest: Trump administration cancels refugee resettlement, stranding thousands

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him

The Independent UK

Philadelphia Mayor Fumbles Eagles Chant During Press Conference: ‘E-L-G-S-E-S!’

Mayor Parker will want this one back.

Sports Illustrated

Sanctuary City Leaders Divided On Cooperation With Trump's Immigration Agenda

The term "sanctuary city" is not an official designation. It refers to a city, county, or municipality that has policies or laws in place to restrict local officials from working with federal immigration authorities.

Latin Times

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team

The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown

The Independent UK

Yes, Philadelphia is a sanctuary city − but that offers undocumented immigrants little protection from mass deportations

Philadelphia is what’s known as a sanctuary city. While the term has no fixed definition, it usually refers to a city that has declared its refusal to cooperate – or even works at odds – with federal immigration enforcement.

The Conversation

Harris campaigns in Philadelphia with promise to win presidential election

Vice-president tells supporters she will win seemingly deadlocked race with just nine days left before election day

The Guardian - US

Philadelphia mayor reveals the new 76ers deal to build an arena downtown

Philadelphia’s mayor has revealed the terms of the deal negotiated with the city’s pro basketball team for a new $1.3 billion arena downtown

The Independent UK

Gun violence in Philadelphia plummeted in 2024 − researchers aren’t sure why, but here are 3 factors at play

Philadelphia experienced a surge in shootings and homicides during the COVID-19 years that disproportionately affected young Black and Latino men in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with drug markets.

The Conversation

Philadelphia mayor strikes a deal with the 76ers to build a new arena downtown

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown

The Independent UK

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

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‘I feel ecstatic’: Harris and VP pick Tim Walz fire up Philadelphia rally-goers

Energetic voters praise Harris and her decision to tap the Minnesota governor at their first joint campaign event

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate

The vice-president touted Tim Walz’s work for the middle class and his dedication to his family in a social media post announcing her selection

The Independent UK

Harris holds last interviews with VP contenders hours before she makes final decision

Veep candidates will have ‘chemistry test’ with Harris as she looks to deal deathblow to ‘weird’ JD Vance

The Independent UK

Speculation runs wild after Philadelphia mayor appears to leak Harris’ vice president pick

‘I can’t think of a better partner than our governor, Josh Shapiro,’ Mayor Parker said in the video

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Salon

Philly mayor posts about "VP" Shapiro

The tweet, which one reporter claimed "was scheduled for Monday," wasn't an announcement, but some ran with it

The Guardian - US

Philadelphia mayor’s video mistaken for Harris VP pick leak creates brief ‘firestorm’

Hullabaloo over clip posted by Cherelle L Parker dispersed when it emerged it was in support of Josh Shapiro and not an announcement

The Independent UK

Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit

Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return

The Independent UK

Union sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time

A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees has asked a judge to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15

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Philadelphia LGBTQ Leaders Arrested In Traffic Stop Controversy

Arrest of LGBTQ leaders in Philadelphia by a state trooper raises concerns of racial bias and police conduct.

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