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01/15/2026

According to El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City, an immigration advocacy group, activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased since mid-December.

Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.

01/15/2026

“Let me make this crystal clear on the record, the great city of Atlantic City supports the immigrant community,” said Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr, who added that a multicultural parade planned for last year was called off because of ICE's presence.

Federal immigration officers have been in the city since mid-December, according to an immigrant advocacy group.

01/14/2026

City leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Philadelphia’s South Broad Street on Wednesday to mark the start of a decade-long project, which will renovate 10 blocks of the avenue for an estimated $150 million.

South Broad Street in Center City begins a small step toward a 10-year, $150 million greening project.

01/14/2026

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and three other Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military to resist “illegal orders” confirmed Wednesday that they are under investigation from the Trump administration.

It's a remarkable step by the Justice Department that comes after President Donald Trump accused the four House members and two senators of sedition for their words. The lawmakers all previously served in the military or at intelligence agencies.

01/14/2026

Delaware lawmakers approved an annual Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizing Jan. 9 as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” on their first day back in session.

But nothing was routine during this week’s vote on the resolution.

The 2021 meme was resurfaced by a Milford Republican representative shortly after a Delaware state trooper was killed in the line of duty.

01/14/2026

There is a crowded pool of Democrats running to challenge U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in the race for the 1st Congressional District in 2026.

For a crowded congressional race in Bucks County, Tracy Hunt, Lucia Simonelli and Rob Strickler spoke Tuesday at the Horsham Township Community Center.

01/14/2026

Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler officially withdrew his office from a collaboration agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday.

Newly-elected Sheriff Danny Ceisler said the county is “not a sanctuary county,” and its Department of Corrections will continue to share information with ICE.

01/14/2026

The Trump Administration is seeking info on Jewish students at Penn as part of its push to root out antisemitism on college campuses.

Jewish students and faculty at the university don't want to comply, citing "a history of people using Jewish lists against Jews.”

Story via The Guardian and The Daily Pennsylvanian

01/14/2026

Still reflecting on Terry's visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week.

Back in 2016, about a year after taking the job, Stephen told Terry about the "flaming toboggan ride" of making the show.

The Late Show is scheduled to end this spring.

01/14/2026

Philadelphia elected officials are doubling down on last week’s rhetoric against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who violate the law.

Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.

01/14/2026

The proposed plan to move the Rocky Statue from the foot of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps to the top has been approved by the city’s Art Commission.

via Billy Penn

The city's Art Commission approved the move. The statue will be displayed inside the museum before reaching a new location — atop the iconic steps — in August.

01/14/2026

Verizon is responding Wednesday to an issue impacting wireless voice and data service for customers across the nation, the company said.

Verizon said the outage began around noon Eastern time. It was not immediately clear how long the service will be down.