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A Social Security card is displayed in Tigard, Ore., on Oct. 12, 2021.

National Politics

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.

Two workers at Independence National Historical Park were among the probationary employees affected by layoffs at federal agencies this month.

National Politics

‘Shock across the system’: How government layoffs are impacting Philadelphia’s federal workforce

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs an executive order relating to her goal of building or preserving 30,000 affordable housing units. Angela D. Brooks, standing next to Council President Kenyatta Johnson, will lead that mission.

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Parker appoints nonprofit leader Angela D. Brooks to oversee H.O.M.E., Philly’s long-awaited housing initiative

County Commissioner Thomas DiBello makes remarks as Montgomery County Commissioners give their state of the county addresses to the local community at Montgomery County Community College Science Theater in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Politics

Montgomery County officials lay out plans for 2025 as uncertainty remains over federal funding

Mohibullah Hasrat and family at his West Philadelphia apartment on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. His parents and two sisters in Pakistan are after Trump suspended the nation’s refugee-resettlement program. From left are Mohibullah, son Mohammad Rizwan Hasrat, 5, son Ahmad Rayyan Hasrat, 1, and wife Sofia Hasrat.

Pennsylvania News

Trump’s halt on refugees leaves Pa. families fearful for loved ones overseas: ‘There is no hope’