NJ Governor Phil Murphy: 'There Will Be No Government Shutdown'; Budget Agreement Reached Just Hours Before Deadline
New Jersey's budget battle is now over. State leaders agreed on an 11th hour deal to keep the government open and funded.
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New Jersey's budget battle is now over. State leaders agreed on an 11th hour deal to keep the government open and funded.
Lifting voices and hoisting signs, several thousand people flocked to Logan Square in Philadelphia demanding an end to the separation and detention of immigrant families.
President Trump says he is interviewing six or seven people and plans to announce his choice to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on July 9, he said on Air Force One, on the way to his golf club at Bedminster, in New Jersey.
Democratic leaders in New Jersey say they have still not agreed on a state budget with Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey is two days — midnight Saturday — from a deadline to enact a balanced state budget, without which state parks, public beaches and government offices would face a shutdown.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says Wednesday he is retiring, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Mayor Jim Kenney, other elected officials and the Philadelphia chapter of AFL-CIO held a rally in the city on Wednesday afternoon following the Supreme Court's ruling against unions.
Voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in five states for primary elections.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among more than a half-dozen states suing the Trump administration over a policy of separating immigrant families illegally entering the United States.
The ruling was 5-4 along partisan lines, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the conservative majority.
Pennsylvania achieved budget peace, for now, as Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed a $32.7 billion spending package a week early for the upcoming fiscal year, avoiding the partisan acrimony and protracted fights of his first three years in office.
Murphy says the legislation would put an end to child marriages and particularly help young women.
The Trump administration's policy that effectively separated families crossing the US border has held up a big, glaring mirror to America's moral character. In TIME magazine's latest cover, the reflection is met with indifference in the face of human suffering.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more than a half-dozen other states said Thursday that they plan to sue the Trump administration over a policy of separating immigrant families illegally entering the United States.
First lady Melania Trump touched down in McAllen, Texas, Thursday making a publicly unannounced and hastily planned trip to get a first-hand look at the crisis affecting immigrant families at the US border.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
City councilmembers in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
The Philadelphia Flyers and 2020 first-round pick Tyson Foerster agreed to an eight-year contract extension Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
Wednesday will be Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
The Philadelphia Flyers and 2020 first-round pick Tyson Foerster agreed to an eight-year contract extension Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
Wawa's annual Hoagie Day returned Wednesday, with the company serving 30,000 hoagies outside the National Constitution Center.
On the In Your Corner podcast, All the Wealth podcast host Mical Jeanlys-White said you do not need hours to get back on track.
A major rail junction is impassable in Philadelphia and there are suspensions and delays on several routes Wednesday.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
City councilmembers in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A major rail junction is impassable in Philadelphia and there are suspensions and delays on several routes Wednesday.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Philadelphia Flyers and 2020 first-round pick Tyson Foerster agreed to an eight-year contract extension Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers on July 1 signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.
About 50 people from the Bonner-Prendie community is heading to the Tigers-Yankees game Wednesday to see alum Kevin McGonigle.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Dangerous heat is building in the Philadelphia area this week, with feels-like temperatures reaching the triple digits on Wednesday afternoon and overnight lows near 80 degrees. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Whether it's a 401(k) mistake costing you thousands or a debt situation that's getting you down, July is a great time for a mid-year money reset. In this preview of the In Your Corner podcast, Josh Sidorowicz chats with Mical Jeanlys-White of Wealthmore for tips to give your finances a checkup.
A car flipped over in the middle of a block in the Holmesburg neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia after a pursuit involving Pennsylvania State Police.
Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Ben Franklin Bridge is turning 100 years old. Millions have journeyed across it since it opened July 1, 1926, connecting Philadelphia and Camden. Joe Holden reports.
Wawa workers kicked off July with a massive effort to prepare thousands of Shorti hoagies for local charities and the public to grab for free. Wakisha Bailey is live from the National Constitution Center: homebase for the hoagie haul.