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

Demolition begins after deadly Grays Ferry parking garage collapse

Ironworkers Local 401 identified the three men who died as Matthew Kane, Mark Scott Jr. and Stepan Shevchuk.

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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.

2 hours 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.

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions

In “A Nation of Artists,” the two institutions take different paths to represent 250 years of American creativity.

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A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

10 hours ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

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The World Affairs Council started the new initiative
Education

Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250

These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.

1 day ago

Mount Airy Station in 1883
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Mount Airy train station and former chapel will join Philly’s historic register — and be repurposed

Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.

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An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill orders NJ Transit to improve the rider experience. What can realistically happen, and when?

A railroad passengers group says the executive order does not get to the root of the problems causing delays and cancellations.

1 day ago

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Headshots of Lucia Simonelli and Bob Harvie side-by-side.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress

Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.

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Philadelphians board 32 bus
Urban Planning

SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal

The proposal includes money to buy new trolleys, eco-friendly buses and cars on the MFL and Regional Rail.

2 days ago

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A new 1,000-car parking garage was being built in Grays Ferry
Community

2 missing workers in Grays Ferry parking garage collapse ‘presumed dead.’ Philly residents call it a tragedy

Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.

2 days ago

People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site

Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.

2 days ago

Javier Horstmann, an official with Wilmington Mayor John Carney's office, speaks with an unhoused resident
Urban Planning

Wilmington replaces city-issued tents for unhoused residents after they leaked during last week’s rainstorm

Wilmington is requiring unhoused people to live in city-issued tents, but one Christina Park resident says officials “have no idea what they're doing.”

2 days ago

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Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe, left, talks to Tyrese Maxey (0)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Nick Offerman, Mozart, Lena Dunham and the 76ers’ last regular-season game in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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