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Philadelphia Iranians hold protest celebrating
Politics & Policy

Iranians in Philadelphia grapple with war’s toll as ceasefire brings little clarity on Iran’s future

After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans in Philadelphia weigh hopes for change against fears for loved ones back home.

4 minutes ago

An Uber sign
Politics & Policy

Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax

Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.

10 hours ago

Author Emma Copley Eisenberg's billboard
Arts & Entertainment

A new billboard on Philadelphia’s I-95 corridor says it’s OK to be fat. It was paid for by an anti-AI lawsuit

Author Emma Copley Eisenberg used a class-action settlement against artificial intelligence to promote body positivity and her new book.

13 hours ago

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey
Community

Philadelphia 76ers enter NBA’s play-in tournament to get back to the playoffs

The Sixers ended the regular season with the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia needs one more win to officially make it into the playoffs.

14 hours ago

First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Community

Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry

The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.

21 hours ago

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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.

23 hours ago

Addison Weismiller of St. Georges Tech faces off against an opponent
Community

‘It’s all gas, no brakes’: Delaware fully sanctions high school girls wrestling

The number of girls competing has nearly tripled over three seasons. Next year, the sport will have its first official state championships.

23 hours ago

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Three people work on plants outside in Delaware
Community

Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware

The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.

24 hours ago

Several panels and photos are shown in the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia museums revisit how America was built on botany

The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mütter Museum have exhibitions about the role of plants in nation building.

1 day ago

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yellow, green and blue records on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

Pittsburgh’s Hellbender Vinyl expands into North Philly, tapping into the city’s music scene with every groove

The Pittsburgh-based pressing plant is expanding into Philadelphia as U.S. vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion last year.

1 day ago

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A person adjusts their thermostat
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania residents have an extra month to apply for heating assistance

Households faced higher heating bills this winter, as natural gas prices rose faster than inflation over the past year.

2 days ago

Headshots of the five candidates for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District race
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress

The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.

2 days ago

An aerial view of the Grays Ferry parking garage on the 2900 block of Grays Ferry Avenue
Community

Demolition continues at collapsed Grays Ferry parking garage as officials stress safety and patience

Crews spent Saturday tearing down unstable sections of the partially collapsed garage. The collapse on Wednesday killed three members of Ironworkers Local 401.

3 days ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers move to codify budget advisory council after governor removes member for appearing to question his staff

Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.

3 days ago

Scarlet Tanager in the wild
Science

‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

3 days ago

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