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ACLU sues to stop Bucks County sheriff from helping ICE enforce federal immigration laws

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Jeff Gammage

The ACLU of Pennsylvania and several advocacy groups have sued Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran to try to stop him from helping ICE enforce federal immigration laws. They say he’s illegally seeking to have deputies serve as immigration agents, and asked the court to issue an injunction to block him from going forward.
8 of the healthiest protein bars, according to nutrition experts

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Anahad O’Connor

Are protein bars actually healthy? They’re marketed as nutritious snacks that can give you a boost of protein, vitamins, and fiber when you’re on the go. But there are many protein bars on the market, and they’re not all the same. Some protein bars are made from whole-food ingredients such as nuts, fruits, oats, and seeds.
Enduring power of ward endorsements on display in Philly DA race

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Joe Yerardi |Sean Walsh

When Kathleen Cameron, 73, stepped into the voting booth at Settlement Music School on Clarendon Avenue in Philadelphia’s Far Northeast last month, she had already decided she was going to vote for former Judge Patrick Dugan in the Democratic primary for district attorney. Her neighborhood had been lined with campaign signs for Dugan in the lead-up to the May 20 election, and Cameron said that was enough to sway her vote.
Ben Luber has an eye for spotting talent. He wants to bring those under-recruited gems to Penn.

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Isabella DiAmore |Isabella Diamore

Ben Luber has a knack for eyeing under-the-radar talent. While serving as an associate head coach at Binghamton University in 2014, the Buck County native traveled to Ontario, Canada, to see a player named Khaleem Bennett during an open gym at then-freshman.
Belmont Stakes notes: Triple Crown race takes (at least) one more turn at Saratoga

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Ed Barkowitz

The 157th Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday at 7:04 p.m. at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The last jewel in racing’s Triple Crown will feature a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness winner Journalism. The race is being held at Saratoga for the second consecutive year while renovations are being made at Belmont Park. Speculation is that the 2026 Belmont Stakes also will be held at Saratoga.
As Trump attacks LGBTQ+ communities, Philadelphia readies the stage for the world premiere of James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Rosa Cartagena

After 18 years, two rejections, and countless hours of rewrites, the first-ever authorized adaptation of James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel Giovanni’s Room is set to premiere. Not in the legendary author’s hometown of New York or chosen home of Paris — but right here in Philadelphia. Almost seven decades ago, Baldwin’s initial attempt to submit the landmark LGBTQ+ book to his publisher Alfred A. Knopf ended in rejection, too.
'Franklin's Key' turns the Ben Franklin's legacy into a 'National Treasure'-like mystery

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Rosa Cartagena

Historians have spent centuries examining Benjamin Franklin’s groundbreaking inventions, but what if the Founding Father’s biggest discovery remained a secret? A new play imagines an alternate history where Franklin’s most revolutionary technology has remained hidden under Philadelphia institutions — until a precocious teen inventor and her musically talented brother begin connecting the dots.
Following leadership upheaval, CCP prepares to hold major annual fundraiser for student scholarships

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Susan Snyder

Fatima Abbas’ family didn’t have a lot of money for college and she didn’t feel she was entirely ready for a four-year program, having been home-schooled for high school because of concern about violence at the local public school. The Community College of Philadelphia proved the perfect path for her, she said.
Ten months of inspections at Paoli Hospital: June 2024 to March 2025

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Sarah Gantz

Paoli Hospital was not cited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for any safety problems between June 2024 and March 2025. The hospital, located in Chester County, is owned by Main Line Health. Here’s a look at the publicly available details:Sept. 3: Inspectors came to investigate a complaint but found the hospital was in compliance. Complaint details are not made public when inspectors determine it was unfounded. Sept.
Philly toddler apparently drowned in bath as foster mother ‘at her max’ tended the microwave

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Steve Volk

The Philadelphia police special victims unit is investigating the death of a child who apparently drowned in a bathtub when his foster mother left him unattended to go to the microwave. Records obtained by The Inquirer and Resolve Philly show that a Harrowgate foster parent left 19-month-old Sy’vir Hill and a second child unsupervised and returned to find Sy’vir submerged in the water.