Council passes immigration legislation; school vote delayed

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Politics

City Council passes 'ICE Out' legislation, school closure vote postponed

Philadelphia City Council has passed legislation limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. A vote on school closures has been delayed to a later date.

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Culture

Eagles draft USC's Makai Lemon in first round

The Eagles made a splash in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting defensive player Makai Lemon from USC. The pick came after trading up in the first round.

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Health

STI cases drop in Pennsylvania after prevention push

New data shows cases of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections have decreased across Pennsylvania. Local counties ramped up prevention and testing efforts after a sharp increase in recent years.

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Commute & Roads — 3 disruptions today

Roads are clear today with minor bus detours affecting about a dozen routes.

Routes 4, 5, 9, 12 — bus detours in effect

Multiple bus routes are running on detours with no specific details provided. Check real-time schedules and allow extra travel time.

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Routes 16, 17, 18, 22 — bus detours in effect

Additional bus routes experiencing detours without specific location details. Plan for possible delays if using these lines.

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Routes 24, 25 — bus detours in effect

These routes are currently detoured. Check schedules before you travel and consider alternative routes.

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