Government shutdown begins as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
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The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
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.
As workers gathered nationwide to protest cuts to the federal workforce, some in Philadelphia gathered at Independence Hall to sound the alarm.
Timothy Welbeck with Temple University said Trump's plan to end federal DEIA programs could leave many Americans less protected.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
If an agreement isn't reached to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, the country could descend into economic disarray, affecting millions of Americans from investors to Social Security beneficiaries.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to adopt its final report and urge the Justice Department to prosecute Trump.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
After a cold start to the morning in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, we will finally get back to normal highs in the low 50s.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly says we'll be back in the low 50s on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Strike it Strong, a nonprofit, hosts events about every other month in Willingboro.
State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who represents Darby Borough, condemned the attack and said he is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who assaulted the guard.
Katie's Komets, a Philadelphia youth co-ed wheelchair basketball team, will compete for a national championship for the third straight year. Krystle Rich reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.