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And grieving with laughter on Father’s Day
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In our main read, learn how Philadelphia’s collar counties have historically cooperated with immigration enforcement officials.
Further down, catch up with one family who went viral for their unusual and cathartic Father’s Day tradition.
— Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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When an undocumented mother was kept under arrest for hours after she made bail in Montgomery County, officials faced outrage from civil rights advocates.
They blamed ICE detainers, a jail policy in effect for over a decade. It has since been overturned.
What they are: An ICE detainer is a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold an undocumented immigrant even after they post bail. This would allow ICE time to come and detain them.
Location matters: Since 2014, Philadelphia has refused to honor ICE detainers without a judicial warrant. While two collar counties have stopped honoring the requests, other places follow different procedures.
Using loopholes: There is no consequence for violating policies against honoring ICE detainers, according to a law professor. “People found ways to still notify ICE and work with them informally around detainer policies,” they said.
As more jurisdictions back away from cooperating with ICE, reporter Katie Bernard explains the legality of these practices and how counties in the region compare.
What you should know today
Thousands of people marched through Center City and hundreds gathered in Ardmore on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies in protest of the Trump administration. The demonstrations took place amid a tense landscape that has emerged over incendiary anti-ICE protests. Here’s a recap of what happened on the ground.
On the same grounds in Philadelphia where the United States declared its sovereignty from British rule more than two centuries ago, the Army defending that independence celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday.
Police were searching for the 57-year-old gunman they say shot two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, one fatally. Officials said the male suspect posed as a law enforcement officer and left writings inside a phony police car they believe he was driving.
A wildfire in Wharton State Forest grew to 5,000 acres by Saturday afternoon. It triggered unsafe air conditions in the Philadelphia area for at least half the day.
A prominent Philadelphia vaccine expert drew national attention after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeted him during a Fox News interview on Thursday. Here’s how he responded.
As Pennsylvania moves to overhaul how schools teach reading, the education department posted science-of-reading curricula lists to much criticism from educators. The state ultimately removed the lists.
A Chester County jury has awarded a total of $3.25 million to three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township who sued their builder over defects.
John J. Braithwaite Sr. of Rosemont, expert salesman, longtime business executive, and Lower Merion High School Football Hall of Famer, has died. He was 92.
A Swiss man received a rare double hand transplant at Penn. It’s only been done five times there.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Friday paid homage to her predecessor Ed Rendell by marking the opening of public pools for the summer by jumping into Hunting Park Pool.
After Mark Rosenthal died suddenly in 2010, his wife and children have regularly visited his grave on Father’s Day and other special occasions.
What began as a simple tradition for the grieving Bucks County family has turned into parties where they honor Mark’s memory through laughter and tears. That means bringing a kiddie pool, floaties, and french fries to the cemetery, and filming unconventionally hilarious TikTok videos.
The Rosenthals’ sarcastic humor has resonated with millions across social media. People reach out to connect over the struggle of expressing grief.
Notable quote: “I think it’s cool that we’ve shown a different side of grief, because grief isn’t always sadness,” Emma, 29, told arts and culture reporter Rosa Cartagena.
Get to know the Rosenthals, including “the internet’s mom.”
And more on this Father’s Day:
🤭 When do jokes become dad jokes? When the punchline becomes apparent. Philly comics shared their favorite dad jokes with us.
🏈 Dad SZN: Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles and a veteran punter developed a brand representing dads who cherish the daily grind of raising children.
❤️🩹 From the heart: Meredith Gaudreau penned an emotional letter to her late husband Johnny ahead of the first Father’s Day since his death.
🎧 Paola’s pick: On the Modern Love podcast, family therapist Terry Real gives dads advice.
❓Pop quiz
In 2010, a legendary Irish barman helped save Philly’s most famous Revolutionary flag from a blaze.
Where did the fire break out?
A) Bonner’s Irish Pub
B) City Hall
C) Carpenters Hall
D) First City Troop
Think you know? Check your answer.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram
Hint: Birds tight end
CLANG RACE TARTAR
Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here.
Cheers to Douglas Davis who correctly guessed Saturday’s answer: Pavement. The ‘90s rock band is the subject of a documentary by Bryn Mawr’s Alex Ross Perry. The doc features Khyber Pass and Philadelphia Record Exchange footage.
🎶 Today’s track goes like this: “Philadelphia always shows up / D.C.’s nice, but the summers are tough."
I credit Paramore for putting me on to Bartees Strange. Now I’m playing catchup with his record Horror, and watching his World Cafe Live set and interview from April.
One more musical thing: Studies show music has powerful healing properties. So jam and sing your heart out, even if you are no Beyoncé.
👋🏽 Shout-out to all the awesome dads and paternal figures out there. Thanks for spending some time with The Inquirer this morning.