
Philadelphia
If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.
2 days ago
Listen 1:14The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
2 days ago
A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly
From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now.
2 days ago
Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.
3 days ago
PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City
The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.
3 days ago
New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district
Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.
3 days ago
Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest
AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.
3 days ago
Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade
Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.
4 days ago
Listen 1:06The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.
4 days ago
What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion
Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.
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Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term
Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.
4 days ago
Listen 1:16At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
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AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.
4 days ago
Foundation puts up $5 million to spark innovation around illegal dumping
Grants focus on creating legal dumpsites for residents and small haulers.
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Nicole Sweeney brings her national jazz journey back to Philly’s WRTI, where it all began
Nicole Sweeney brings her signature storytelling and soulful presence to Evening Jazz at WRTI, connecting Philly listeners to jazz’s rich legacy.
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