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Urban Planning

Independence National Historical Park and its demolished history: What you need to know

Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949?

2 hours ago

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Courts & Law

South Philadelphia mass shooting sees 8 injured

Police said Saturday that all victims are in stable condition.

5 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Behind a barrier’: Should Delaware officials’ financial disclosure reports be posted on state’s integrity website?

Currently, members of the public can only see filings of some 350 politicians and other top officials by filing a Freedom of Information Act request.

9 hours ago

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Arts & Entertainment

New vinyl club at the Free Library of Philadelphia sees overwhelming numbers, unexpected attendance and interest

Starting as just an idea from personal interest, one of the free library’s newest clubs taps an unexpected note in the community.

9 hours ago

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Community
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Historic Wetherill Mansion in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square damaged by fire

One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion.

20 hours ago

A crowd listens to a speaker talk about how the Trump administration's action undermine the country's founding principles.
Community

‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July

Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.

20 hours ago

Donald Trump signs his spending bill in front of Republican legislators
Politics & Policy

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

The legislation extends Trump's 2017 multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion.

21 hours ago

Striking Philadelphia municipal workers carry signs and chant during Philadelphia's Fourth of July parade.
Community

Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

21 hours ago

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Community

Philly’s Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade

The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.

22 hours ago

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Arts & Entertainment

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan drop out of Wawa Welcome America July Fourth concert in support of striking city workers

LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan announced their decisions on social media in solidarity of AFSCME District 33 workers, who’ve been striking since July 1.

1 day ago

A Man Full of Trouble historic tavern
Community

How drinking in bars fueled American independence

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.

1 day ago

Philadelphia Gas Works
Urban Planning

Judge denies PGW internal records of climate advocates, citing First Amendment protection

PGW sought emails, texts and memos from climate groups that are participating in its ratemaking case. The PUC ruled that would violate the First Amendment.

1 day ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Phoenixville’s The Colonial Theatre teams up with Pluto TV to host free screenings

The lineup includes “Hook,” “Jumanji” and 1986 cult classic “Labyrinth.”

1 day ago

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick attends the first annual Diwali festival
Politics & Policy

Rep. Fitzpatrick voted against Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill.’ How does his vote complicate Bucks County’s midterm race?

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is one of three GOP members in the 119th Congress who serves a district former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024.

2 days ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a news conference
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker, unwavering in negotiations, dangles holiday pay incentive to end strike

Mayor Cherelle Parker is trying to end the DC33 union worker strike by Fourth of July with both the carrot and stick approaches. Here’s how.

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