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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia city workers union leader says they will walk if no deal by July 1

The union head says they are double digits apart on wage demands, as the clock ticks towards a Tuesday morning strike deadline.

1 week ago

Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
Urban Planning

SEPTA approves budget that could result in nearly half of its services being cut without state funding

Starting July 1, SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit, which will lead to cuts starting on Aug. 24.

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Weather

How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding

Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.

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After yearslong battle, work has begun on new headquarters for Philly’s 22nd Police District

The North Central Public Safety Building will include a new police station and a Police Athletic League center.

1 week ago

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VJ Edgecombe, left, is congratulated
Community

Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe hopes ‘Philly likes Bahamians’ after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.

1 week ago

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Education

Teachers union, Philadelphia School District go to state capitol together to fight for public school funding

The group’s advocacy comes at a time when the federal government is threatening cuts in public education.

1 week ago

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Temple University Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald poses for a photo
Courts & Law
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Man charged with killing Temple Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald found guilty of first-degree murder

Miles Pfeffer was also found guilty of criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.

1 week ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen in a file photo.
Courts & Law

Family of boy fatally shot by Philadelphia police officer agrees to $3M settlement

Authorities have said Thomas “T.J.” Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot into his back.

1 week ago

A SEPTA train
Weather

SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays

Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.

1 week ago

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Community
Billy Penn

‘Philly’s a sporting town, isn’t it?’ Club World Cup has introduced fans from around the world to our city

On a sweltering afternoon, this bar served as a gathering spot for Chelsea fans heading to that night’s game.

1 week ago

Children playing in fountain at Love Park
Weather

1 more sizzling hot day for the eastern U.S. before temperatures plunge 30 degrees

An air mass drawing on cool ocean waters will send temperatures plummeting by the end of the week in Philly, which hit a record high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.

1 week ago

outside AFSCME DC 33 headquarters
Community
Billy Penn

What a possible District Council 33 strike might mean for Philly trash collection and other city services

Members of the AFSCME DC 33 union authorized a strike last week, and their deal ends June 30. Here’s what’s at stake and which key services are at risk.

1 week ago

outside the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building United States Courthouse
Courts & Law

How authorities unraveled Wilmington-Philly gang network in kidnapping, execution

Mark Sellers was beaten in a Wilmington home and killed execution-style in an industrial park near Philadelphia. Six people have been convicted.

1 week ago

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City Commissioner Seth Bluestein
Community
Billy Penn

New Spanish and Chinese ‘How Philly Works’ guides aim to break language barriers for voters

The Committee of Seventy launched Spanish and Chinese editions of its civic education guides to help non-English speakers better understand Philadelphia’s government.

1 week ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Check out photos from this weekend’s opening of Philly’s Chinese Lantern Festival

From a giant, glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures.

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