Jill Biden helps honor women from 15 countries for courage on International Women’s Day

First lady Jill Biden helped honor nearly two dozen women being given the State Department’s International Women of Courage Award, including seven from Afghanistan who received posthumous honors.

Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month

"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."

Joel Embiid to donate $100,000 to Philadelphia homeless shelters

Joel Embiid announced Saturday that he will donate his winnings from Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game to Philadelphia homeless shelters.

Trump slams Biden on border, White House says it doesn’t take immigration ‘advice’ from him

Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."

AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic

President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.

Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response

Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

New Jersey GOP questions Murphy’s COVID-19 handling in hearing

Rebuffed by the Democrats who control the Legislature, New Jersey Republican lawmakers Friday conducted their own hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s management of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning his administration’s handling of the virus in nursing homes.

Pennsylvania extends nursing home coronavirus response program

Wolf administration officials said Thursday that Pennsylvania will extend a key feature of its response to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, albeit on a scaled-down model after federal funding ran out in December.

FBI arrests Trump appointee in connection with deadly Capitol riot

Federico Klein, a former State Department aide who was appointed by former President Donald Trump was arrested on Thursday by the FBI, in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure

Delaware County teachers express relief they are prioritized for COVID vaccine
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FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports from Garnet Valley where teachers voiced their relief they will receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine thanks to new guidance from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.

‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’

President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”

'They give me strength': Vanessa Bryant continues to persevere after death of Kobe, Gigi

Nearly 14 months after losing her husband and 13-year-old daughter in an unspeakable tragedy, Vanessa Bryant is speaking out and shares how she found "light in the darkness" in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. 

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bill requiring schools teach diversity, inclusion

Governor Phil Murphy, with the stroke of a pen, signs a bill into law requiring diversity and inclusion to be taught in New Jersey schools.

Mayor Kenney addresses key issues impacting Philadelphia

Gun violence and homicides are skyrocketing in the City of Philadelphia. In a one-on-one interview, FOX 29’s Shaina Humphries pressed Mayor Jim Kenney on the impact of that violence on the entire region and spoke about various issues the city is facing.

4 arrested after Gun Violence Task Force investigation, DA Krasner announces

The rival members were allegedly responsible for a number of shootings in 2018 and 2019 throughout West and Southwest Philadelphia, the task force stated.

Cuomo issues apology, asks for independent review of harassment claims

"I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that," said Cuomo.