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Donald Trump speaks with Tucker Carlson during a Tucker Carlson Live Tour show in October 2024 in Glendale, Ariz.

National Politics

Donald Trump’s attack against Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA’s anti-interventionists

Notably though, immediately following Trump’s announcement of the strike, some of those who had publicly spoken out against U.S. involvement voiced their support.

(From left) Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., speak to reporters in 2019.

National Politics

Democrats are at odds over the Israel-Iran war as the U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites

Democrats seem to be at odds once more when it comes to the Mideast

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D., Philadelphia) (left) talks with state Sen. Sharif Street (D., Philadelphia) before a news conference at Independence Mall in Philadelphia in 2021.

Pennsylvania Politics

Prominent Philly Dems, including party chair Sharif Street, are lining up for Dwight Evans’ U.S. House seat

Street said Friday he’s ‘weighing’ a primary run against Evans. State Reps. Morgan Cephas and Chris Rabb have also indicated interest in the seat.

Then-Rep. Conor Lamb speaks to the media at his polling station during the 2022 primary.

Pennsylvania Politics

Conor Lamb, John Fetterman’s former primary opponent, said the senator ‘talks about bombing and killing like it’s a video game’

Conor Lamb, a former congressman who competed against John Fetterman in the 2022 senatorial primary, has been raising his political profile.

National Politics

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

Trump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning.

Upper Darby officials arrive at the scene on Burmont Road where part of a tree from the front of Garrettford Elementary School came crashing down on a car that was driving by during the storm that rolled through the area on Thursday. Poles and wires were also brought down, causing a large power outage in the area.

SEPTA service disruptions and Peco power outages continue after powerful storm ripped through region

Rolex inside the 1916 Company in Ardmore, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Inside Ardmore’s sprawling new jewelry store | Inquirer Lower Merion

Upper Darby officials arrive at the scene on Burmont Road where part of a tree from the front of Garrettford Elementary School came crashing down on a car that was driving by during the storm that rolled through the area on Thursday. Poles and wires were also brought down, causing a large power outage in the area.

SEPTA service disruptions and Peco power outages continue after powerful storm ripped through region

Rolex inside the 1916 Company in Ardmore, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Inside Ardmore’s sprawling new jewelry store | Inquirer Lower Merion

Maryellen Piaget is photographed in front of her beach bungalow in North Wildwood on June 13, 2025.

Things To Do at the Shore

The endless appeal of the Jersey Shore’s backyard bungalows

Belle Nicholas, of Wenonah, Gloucester County, taking the traditional toe dip in the Atlantic Ocean on June 15, the morning after winning Miss New Jersey 2025. She will compete for Miss America in September.

Down the Shore Newsletter

🌪️ Whoosh: Wind opinions, you’ve got them | Down the Shore

Maryellen Piaget is photographed in front of her beach bungalow in North Wildwood on June 13, 2025.

Things To Do at the Shore

The endless appeal of the Jersey Shore’s backyard bungalows

Belle Nicholas, of Wenonah, Gloucester County, taking the traditional toe dip in the Atlantic Ocean on June 15, the morning after winning Miss New Jersey 2025. She will compete for Miss America in September.

Down the Shore Newsletter

🌪️ Whoosh: Wind opinions, you’ve got them | Down the Shore

Crime & Justice

Two women, two men, and a 12-year-old girl were shoot on Friday in multiple incidents citywide.

Crime & Justice

A 12-year-old was hospitalized and two adults were critically wounded in shootings Friday, Philadelphia police said

The 12-year-old was reported in stable condition.

Police said they found hidden cameras disguised as ink pens in public bathrooms on the boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J.

Crime & Justice

Philly man charged with hiding cameras in Ocean City public bathrooms on the boardwalk

Harold Perkins, 38, of Mayfair, is accused of hiding cameras disguised as ink pens at several bathrooms along the boardwalk.

The Oxford Valley Mall is in Middletown Township.

Crime & Justice

Police are investigating shooting at Oxford Valley Mall

One person was injured and police say that victim and shooter knew each other.

Surveillance images of suspect and van used in robbery of business in Mayfair.

Crime & Justice

Police arrest man who allegedly impersonated ICE officer and zip-tied woman during business robbery in Mayfair

Robert Rosado, 54, of the city's Lawndale section, allegedly stole approximately $1,000 from the auto-repair shop on June 8.

Police crime scene tape.

Crime & Justice

Philly man charged in shooting death of a 17-year-old in Southwest Philly

Raynald Francois shot Zaafir Jerry after an argument over the sale of a car, police said.

National Politics

Donald Trump’s attack against Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA’s anti-interventionists

Notably though, immediately following Trump’s announcement of the strike, some of those who had publicly spoken out against U.S. involvement voiced their support.

Donald Trump speaks with Tucker Carlson during a Tucker Carlson Live Tour show in October 2024 in Glendale, Ariz.

Donald Trump speaks with Tucker Carlson during a Tucker Carlson Live Tour show in October 2024 in Glendale, Ariz.

National Politics

Donald Trump’s attack against Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA’s anti-interventionists

Notably though, immediately following Trump’s announcement of the strike, some of those who had publicly spoken out against U.S. involvement voiced their support.