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Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

In the midst of a civil war, married couple Ernesto and Linda Fuentes fled their home country of El Salvador and headed for Philadelphia, via Mexico, in November 1983.

The Conversation

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

The Conversation

Suspect stabbed Planet Fitness worker when he was kicked out for not paying his bills, cops say

Davier Massey, 28, allegedly stabbed the employee at the gym in Philadelphia multiple times and was apprehended a short distance away on Thursday

The Independent UK

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, was rushed to hospital weeks ago in undisclosed incident

The justice was reportedly administered fluids for dehydration at a Philadelphia hospital after falling ill during a dinner held in his honor

The Independent UK

‘Don’t even waste your time’: Philadelphia woman drives to New York to buy clothes for Coachella. Then a salesperson body shames her

A Philadelphia shopper’s trip to New York to buy some new clothes was dampened after a salesperson allegedly body shamed her. Now, she’s posting on TikTok to raise awareness.

The Mary Sue

At the Races: Operation Republican rescue

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Republican leaders have landed on a plan to end the shutdown of the…

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We analyzed Philly street scenes and identified signs of gentrification using machine learning trained on longtime residents’ observations

What does gentrification in Philadelphia look like?

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Member of Jill Biden’s security detail shoots self in leg at Philadelphia airport

Ex-first lady wasn’t near ‘negligent discharge’ and agent is now in hospital while Secret Service investigates incident

The Guardian - US

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his money

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for $3 million, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some of the cash to pay their own expenses

The Independent UK

‘I will put you in handcuffs’: Philadelphia DA warns rogue ICE agents in airports

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel have not yet been paid because of the ongoing partial government shutdown. President Donald Trump decided to fill airports with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to staff airports in the country. A Philadelphia District Attorney warned agents against unruly behavior, threatening legal action should…

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Philadelphia DA threatened to arrest ICE agents deployed to the city’s airport

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The Independent UK

Philadelphia DA threatens to put ICE agents in handcuffs

The Philadelphia District Attorney has threatened to arrest ICE agents deployed to the city’s airport, warning that a pardon from Donald Trump will not protect them.

The Independent UK

‘Disgraceful’: Karoline Leavitt slams Larry Krasner over arrest threat to ICE agents deployed at US airports

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday hit back at Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner after he warned that immigration agents could face arrest, calling his remarks “disgraceful.”

The Times of India

'Vaping Squirrels' in London and Philadelphia Go Viral: Here's Why They Are Drawn to E-Cigs

Discover the viral phenomenon of 'vaping squirrels' and the environmental dangers posed by discarded e-cigarettes.

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Philadelphia airport sets world record for longest line of cheesesteaks

Nearly a thousand pounds of steak went into the meaty effort, and TSA agents, unpaid for weeks, ate the results

The Independent UK

Longest line at Philly airport? Cheesesteaks, not security

Travelers passing through Philadelphia International Airport may have expected long security lines, but the longest line was made of cheesesteaks

The Conversation

Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly

Imagine you’re a server at a busy restaurant that requires you to wear a form-fitting, polyester shirt as part of the uniform. When a hot flash hits, you are a sweaty mess. You really wish your employer would let you wear a cotton T-shirt instead.

International Business Times UK

FIFA Cancels Thousands of Hotel Rooms—Is the World Cup 2026 Cancelled or Just Overbooked?

FIFA cancels thousands of hotel reservations for the 2026 World Cup in cities like Philadelphia and Mexico City, sparking concerns over demand, planning, and the local hotel markets.

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The Independent UK

FIFA is canceling its reserved hotel rooms in World Cup host cities – but nobody is saying why

The world soccer organisation has reportedly canceled hotel rooms in other host cities, including 800 in Mexico City

The Conversation

What Betsy Ross’ real story tells us about women’s work in the Revolution − and why it still matters 250 years later

For generations, most Americans knew – and maybe believed – a story about upholstery seamstress Betsy Ross and the making of the nation’s first flag.

The Independent UK

Impatient driver leaps out of car and punches female crossing guard ‘for taking too long to get children across street’

Surveillance footage shows the moment a suspect punched a female crossing guard in the face in Philadelphia for taking too long to walk children across the street.

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New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft, and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More?

Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set a example for cities nationwide?

The Independent UK

Pope Leo will accept the Liberty Medal in a remote broadcast from Rome

Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on July 3 in a remote broadcast from the Vatican

The Independent UK

Infant dies after ambulance crashes on way to Philadelphia hospital

Crash occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday morning in the Frankford area of Philadelphia after ambulance ran a red light, law enforcement said

The Conversation

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the eggs a bit more critically and scrutinize the ingredients and label more carefully.

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