Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
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The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Deadly vehicle crashes in Deptford and Voorhees, New Jersey, preparations for heavy rain and a new spending bill averting a government shutdown are among March 23, 2024's top headlines. Jan Carabeo and Howard Monroe have your news with weather from Grant Gilmore.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
The measure delays a partial government shutdown for at least another week while Congress tries to agree on long-term funding.
The bill now heads to President Biden's desk with government funding set to expire Friday.
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
Food banks who serve families on WIC, the federal assistance program for women, infants and children, are preparing as the program faces a $1 billion budget shortfall.
WIC, the federal food assistance program for Women, Infants and Children, is facing a $1 billion shortfall and may have to waitlist people if not funded. Wakisha Bailey unpacks the problem and how it's affecting the Chester County Food Bank.
The stopgap measure averts a partial government shutdown, delaying the funding deadlines until March.
A deal has been reached for a continuing resolution that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8, congressional leaders said Sunday night.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
The two-step bill punts the fight over government spending until after the holidays.
Just days before the Friday deadline, the House approved a short-term spending bill that will likely avert a government shutdown.
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
The approach is unusual for a stopgap spending bill. Usually, lawmakers extend funding until a certain date for all programs.
A 45-day funding bill will keep the U.S. government running until Nov. 17
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped his demands for steep spending cuts and relied on votes from across the aisle in order to get the bill passed.
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
Siafa Lewis has the latest on the potential plans to find a solution ahead of the federal government facing a shutdown.
We are just four days away from a possible government shutdown that could impact the ability of millions of Americans to put food on the table.
If Congress can't pass a government funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, then the government will shut down.
The House is expected to vote on four of 12 funding bills Tuesday night in an effort to keep the government open.
Members from both parties are not optimistic about reaching an agreement to avoid a government shutdown.
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As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to Philadelphia in 2015.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures to start the work week. There's a chance of rain late in the evening into Tuesday.
A family is grieving the death of Imani Naim, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Friday night while her 8-year-old cousin was in the car with her.
As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to Philadelphia in 2015.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures to start the work week. There's a chance of rain late in the evening into Tuesday.
A family is grieving the death of Imani Naim, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Friday night while her 8-year-old cousin was in the car with her.
Here's how many picks the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have in the 2025 NFL draft.
As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to Philadelphia in 2015.
A family is grieving the death of Imani Naim, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Friday night while her 8-year-old cousin was in the car with her.
Pennsylvania State Police said the fire department was investigating a strong gas odor in the area of I-95, which forced part of the highway to close.
After morning worship, families arrived in their Sunday best to celebrate Easter on South Street in Philadelphia.
Three Temple students were assaulted as a large crowd of minors gathered on campus on Saturday night in North Philadelphia.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Danny's Wildfire in Vineland, Cumberland County, was first spotted just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
New Jersey is now the first state in the country to sue Discord, the online messaging platform.
Daniel Zhang was indicted on 15 counts of invasion of privacy, accused of filming men in restrooms at Atlantic County businesses, officials said.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
For pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, research says this is a way to reduce the chance of the complication and preterm birth.
Patients use music and meditation to manage pain and anxiety in a new program at Moss-Magee Rehab in Philadelphia.
A Montgomery County family, who have several children with a wide range of autism symptoms, took issue with RFK Jr. blaming epidemic denial for what he calls a preventable disease.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
Pennsylvania State Police said the fire department was investigating a strong gas odor in the area of I-95, which forced part of the highway to close.
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
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The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has six blown saves in the early part of the season, which leads the MLB.
Javier Sanoja hit his first major league home run, had five RBIs and the Miami Marlins rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings.
Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Sunday, just three days after he sat out of the Phillies' series finale against San Francisco.
The Philadelphia Phillies led an 11-10 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region following a beautiful Easter Sunday.
Imani Naim was shot and killed in West Philadelphia while she was inside a car with her 8-year-old cousin. Her cousin wasn't struck by gunfire, but the boy's mother said he's traumatized.
Peeps are made with four main ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, gelatin and air. Here's a sneak peek inside the Peeps factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to see how these sweet Easter treats are made.
Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday. Before this, he also met with Vice President JD Vance and discussed rising tensions between the White House and the Catholic church.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a pleasant Easter Sunday.