Trump praises DOGE, says Musk will return to help after last official day
President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
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President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
Designated a special government employee in the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE, Tesla CEO says his time in the Trump administration is almost up. Jim Donovan brings you this story and other morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Elon Musk announced Wednesday night that his time as a "special government employee" with the Trump administration is winding down.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from taking any further action to dismantle an agency that promotes and funds libraries and museums.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from taking further action to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a small but critical agency that supports libraries and museums across the United States.
Philadelphia native Mary Kate Sweeney planned on spending her gap year with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, but that changed after DOGE cut the program.
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey landmark is the latest to be impacted by cuts to federal funding.
The funding, from congressional-directed spending, was announced by Sen. Cory Booker during an event last August. The landmark's executive director said they planned to use it for needed upgrades inside the six-story structure.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
U.S. Postal Service workers and supporters rallied Sunday in Collingswood, New Jersey, over potential changes to the agency's structure under the Trump administration.
The fight over the fate of federal workers continues. This comes after two judges ruled thousands of federal probationary workers who were fired should have their jobs restored.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to recruit federal workers for job openings in the state's workforce.
In purple Bucks County, Pennsylvania, residents were split on how President Trump is handling his second term ahead of his address to Congress on Tuesday night.
Nick Hand, who is among dozens of fired CFPB workers, worries that if it stays that way, scammers and price gougers will gain a big advantage.
Standing in front of Independence Hall, Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle flanked by unions representing federal employees rebuked President Trump and Elon Musk for what they say is an assault on the federal workforce.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
About 400 Philadelphia-based IRS workers are among the more than 6,000 employees being laid off this week in the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce, their union says.
Workers gathered in Philadelphia and around the country Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's efforts to cut thousands of federal jobs.
Two National Park rangers at Independence National Historical Park are among the thousands of probationary employees terminated by the Trump administration, according to a union representing the rangers.
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
Top Democrats in Congress are raising questions about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, and its request to access your personal taxpayer data.
The United States government's Office of Personnel Management uses Iron Mountain to process and store paperwork when federal workers retire and now Musk is taking aim at the facility.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
Philadelphia Police say a man was found dead in his partially burned car in the Juniata Park section of the city Thursday morning.
Thousands of high school, college, professional and Special Olympics athletes will compete at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 23-26.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
A suspect is in custody after two people were shot in Chester Wednesday night, police said.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Residents at Diamond Beach are dreading the upcoming summer season over parking concerns.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Eagles own the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman has had mixed results picking at the back end of the first round.
The Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with no glaring holes on the roster, but they'll likely address multiple positions on the offensive side of the ball.
The Cubs have outscored their opponents 58-20 during the franchise's longest win streak since it also won eight in a row from July 21-29, 2023.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
QVC Group has found a way out of some of its debt, as two firms have signed on to assume $2.9 billion in debt in exchange for a stake in the company post-bankruptcy, Bloomberg reports.
Philadelphia Union sponsor and the force behind Entenmann's and Sara Lee, Bimbo Bakeries, is moving some operations out of the region for Dallas, Texas. The company will still maintain a presence in the region with its Conshohocken sales center.
Philadelphia is once again hosting world-class athletes from all levels: high school, college, Olympian and veteran, as the 130th Penn Relays is set to kick off. The multi-day event begins Thursday and wraps up Saturday at the historic Franklin Field. Wakisha Bailey chats with Steve Dolan, director of track & field at Penn.
Bill Kelly says it will be a sunny and warm Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Alden Avenue Bridge in Falls Township is now named after a Pennsbury graduate who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.