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Courts & Law

‘Who’s running now?’: Philly DA announces charges against masked man accused of chasing women in Center City

Zymire Hughes, 22, is already on probation for a crime in Montgomery County.

11 minutes ago

Fresh Air host Terry Gross
Community

‘Too good to be true?’: No, WHYY’s Terry Gross did not personally email you to be a guest on ‘Fresh Air’

AI-fueled scammers are asking people to appear on WHYY’s “Fresh Air” and other popular shows and podcasts in exchange for money.

2 hours ago

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Activists hold up signs in council chambers that say 'ICE Out'
Community

‘ICE Out’ in Philly: Advocates are filling in the gaps where they say the city has fallen short

Immigrant advocacy groups say many residents don’t fully understand what protections the legislation provides or how the city is enforcing the new laws.

6 hours ago

The skyline in Philadelphia is seen on Feb. 21, 2024
Politics & Policy

Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC convention sites to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver

Philadelphia last hosted the convention in 2016, Denver in 2008 and Boston in 2004.

12 hours ago

A woman with the phrase 'Free To Be Naked' written across her bare chest.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, ‘National Treasure’ weekend and a citywide indie bookstore crawl in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 20–23: The sidewalk becomes a canvas during the Delco Chalk Fest and women’s equality is celebrated in South Jersey.

13 hours ago

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a graphic rendering of the apartment building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area

The six-story project represents the final phase of a yearslong effort to redevelop Norris Homes, a traditional public housing site that was demolished between 2011 and 2019.

14 hours ago

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The Meantime on Market building
Community

Pop-up shops in Philadelphia’s Market East will stick around through December

The temporary storefronts brought in by the “Meantime on Market” initiative have drawn thousands of visitors this summer to a struggling block.

15 hours ago

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A sign above the bright red door marks the entrance to Kensington High School
Education

After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute

Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.

23 hours ago

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Scott Presler with his phone
Politics & Policy

Complaint accuses conservative activist Scott Presler of violating Pennsylvania campaign finance law

Public Citizen alleges Presler’s Early Vote Action failed to report spending on its unsuccessful campaign to remove three Democratic justices in 2025.

1 day ago

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a silo on the Ard Na Gréine farm
Community

Sussex County Land Trust celebrates preserving 88-acre farm in Lewes

The Ard Na Gréine farm was owned by the same family in Lewes for decades. Now, it will be protected from development and, eventually, made open for public recreation.

1 day ago

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Brett Mapp and Theresa Rose look on
Community

After a 10-year hiatus, a Philly microgranting project comes back to the table for community fundraising

Philly Stake, a luncheon in the style of “Shark Tank,” will raise and distribute grants to community-improvement projects.

1 day ago

Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks
Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester highlights bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the lack of affordable housing in Delaware

Congress passed the bipartisan package of bills in June. It became law last month without the president’s signature.

1 day ago

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Josh Shapiro is gesturing with his hand as he gives a press conference about data centers on August 18, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is just one of several governors across the country trying to address the hot button issue of residents not wanting data centers near them.

1 day ago

Side-by-side photos of candidates Scott Timko and Brandon Dukes.
Politics & Policy

Democrats declare victory in razor-close Butler County state House special election

Democrats aimed to increase their lead in the state House while Republicans hoped to maintain their grip on the 12th District.

1 day ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents

Senate President Dave Sokola said he was disappointed, but not shocked, that the governor was backing opponents to sitting senators.

2 days ago

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