Trump praises DOGE, says Musk will return to help after last official day
President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
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President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
Designated a special government employee in the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE, Tesla CEO says his time in the Trump administration is almost up. Jim Donovan brings you this story and other morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Elon Musk announced Wednesday night that his time as a "special government employee" with the Trump administration is winding down.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from taking any further action to dismantle an agency that promotes and funds libraries and museums.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from taking further action to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a small but critical agency that supports libraries and museums across the United States.
Philadelphia native Mary Kate Sweeney planned on spending her gap year with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, but that changed after DOGE cut the program.
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey landmark is the latest to be impacted by cuts to federal funding.
The funding, from congressional-directed spending, was announced by Sen. Cory Booker during an event last August. The landmark's executive director said they planned to use it for needed upgrades inside the six-story structure.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
U.S. Postal Service workers and supporters rallied Sunday in Collingswood, New Jersey, over potential changes to the agency's structure under the Trump administration.
The fight over the fate of federal workers continues. This comes after two judges ruled thousands of federal probationary workers who were fired should have their jobs restored.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to recruit federal workers for job openings in the state's workforce.
In purple Bucks County, Pennsylvania, residents were split on how President Trump is handling his second term ahead of his address to Congress on Tuesday night.
Nick Hand, who is among dozens of fired CFPB workers, worries that if it stays that way, scammers and price gougers will gain a big advantage.
Standing in front of Independence Hall, Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle flanked by unions representing federal employees rebuked President Trump and Elon Musk for what they say is an assault on the federal workforce.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
About 400 Philadelphia-based IRS workers are among the more than 6,000 employees being laid off this week in the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce, their union says.
Workers gathered in Philadelphia and around the country Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's efforts to cut thousands of federal jobs.
Two National Park rangers at Independence National Historical Park are among the thousands of probationary employees terminated by the Trump administration, according to a union representing the rangers.
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
Top Democrats in Congress are raising questions about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, and its request to access your personal taxpayer data.
The United States government's Office of Personnel Management uses Iron Mountain to process and store paperwork when federal workers retire and now Musk is taking aim at the facility.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Police said one person has died and at least two people are missing after a partial parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Tina Koren, the tax collector in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of using her job to harass her neighbors.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Police said one person has died and two people are missing after a partial parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
A four-run seventh inning fueled by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm propelled the Phillies to a come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants Monday night.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
Leaders in South Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for events and educational activities as part of America's 250th anniversary and local FIFA World Cup matches.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport last month amid the partial government shutdown are set to leave this week, an airport official said Wednesday.
A group of Garnet Valley High School students visited Bethel Springs Elementary School on Wednesday to teach third graders how to use their phones without becoming addicted. Madeleine Wright reports.
Students in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday acted out a mock crash to educate their peers about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.
One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday. Nikki DeMentri and Ross DiMattei report.