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Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?

Philadelphia’s race for district attorney is one to watch in this odd-year election cycle, when there are neither national nor state elections in Pennsylvania, so turnout will undoubtedly be quite low.

The Conversation

The legal limits of Trump’s crackdown on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28, 2025, that demands the U.S. attorney general, in coordination with the secretary of Homeland Security, publish a list of cities and states that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws, with the purpose of protecting Americans from “criminal aliens.”

The Conversation

Philadelphia Mayor Gets Booed During Lengthy Eagles Victory Parade Speech: 'Wrap It Up'

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker faced boos and "wrap it up" chants during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade speech as fans grew impatient.

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Philadelphia plans for 1 million people to cheer on the Eagles at Super Bowl parade on Friday

Philadelphia officials are expecting 1 million people in the city Friday for a parade honoring the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win

The Independent UK

Expect Super Bowl victory celebrations to look different after last year's deadly shooting

Expect more security — and nerves — at this year’s Super Bowl victory celebration regardless of who wins Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles

The Independent UK

Transportation secretary says 'expansive' impact zone was left by Philadelphia medical plane crash

The U.S. transportation secretary has visited the site of a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia with city and state officials

The Independent UK

Mayor says 5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition

Philadelphia's mayor says five people hurt on the ground from a Learjet crash remain hospitalized, three of them are in critical condition

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Medical Plane Crashes In Philadelphia 4 Days After American Airline Crash, 6 Feared Dead

A plane has crashed in Philadelphia carrying six passengers, days after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter.

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Philadelphia plane crash: What we know so far as Learjet air ambulance comes down in huge explosion near mall

Six Mexican nationals have been identified as the victims on board the Learjet 55 aircraft that fell from the sky near Roosevelt Mall last week

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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.

The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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.

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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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

‘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

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