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Rapper Meek Mill performs before Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 4-7: A sensory-friendly ‘The Nutcracker’ performance, George Lopez standup in Philly and a rare book fair.

4 hours ago

Listen 4:53
The William Way LGBT Community Center
Community

Philly’s William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City

The venerable nonprofit had planned to leave its longtime home on Spruce Street.

4 hours ago

An abandoned car in Philadephia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here’s how you can get deserted cars off your block

For the past four years, the city has received an average of 37,000 abandoned car complaints annually.

5 hours ago

The Market-Frankford Line in Kensington
Health

Enforcement of new restrictions on Kensington mobile health providers to begin this week

New regulations on mobile units that provide medical care, food, water and harm reduction supplies in District 7 include limits on where and when they can operate.

17 hours ago

Roselyn Dooley stands next to her sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

A year of Philadelphia ‘firsts’: Artists will celebrate the city’s ingenuity throughout 2026

Fifty-two Philadelphia innovations will be spotlighted in 2026, one each week, by the city’s artists and visitors bureau.

17 hours ago

Listen 1:15
SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Politics & Policy

What to know about the administration’s plan to withhold states’ money to manage SNAP food aid

The administration says it needs the data to help spot fraud in the nation's biggest food aid program.

19 hours ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Politics & Policy

Fetterman among Senate Democrats targeted for backing Trump’s judicial nominees

Demand Justice has launched a weeklong advertising campaign against Democrats John Fetterman and Maggie Hassan and independent Angus King.

21 hours ago

SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Urban Planning

Still struggling to overcome Silverliner issues, SEPTA will miss latest deadline

The transit agency has used up all available supplies in North America of a key component in repairing its aging fleet of railcars.

22 hours ago

FILE - Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing
Health

Amid funding threats, Philly’s Mazzoni Center marks World AIDS Day by recommitting to the fight

Public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, called for continued funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs during a Mazzoni Center event.

22 hours ago

Listen 1:21
Los manifestantes se reúnen detrás de un ataúd de madera
Community

El clero se une a los defensores de casas para personas sin hogar en una manifestación instando a los funcionarios de Wilmington a hacer más para abordar la falta de vivienda

Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al ayuntamiento de Wilmington como parte de un movimiento para conseguir apoyo para programas que ayuden a los pobres.

1 day ago

A Waymo vehicle on 7th Street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves

The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.

1 day ago

Listen 1:04
Corinne Rhodes holds up her phone
Science

Why many Philadelphia doctors now use AI to record patient visits

Health systems say AI note-taking tools could save doctors precious hours each day. But some research shows doctors have mixed feelings about the technology.

1 day ago

Listen 3:51
outside the Plummer Community Corrections Center
Community

‘A beacon for Wilmington’: Former prisoners, politicians urge state to reconsider plan to shutter Plummer work-release center

Community advocates say the facility is critical in the transition from incarceration to freedom for Wilmington residents and their families.

1 day ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In major win for Philly progressives, City Council advances housing budget with more money for lowest income residents

The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.

2 days ago

Listen 1:09
Quinta Brunson speaks behind a podium
Education

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students

The fund aims to cover field trip costs for over 115,000 Philly public school students, opening access to the city’s museums and historic landmarks.

2 days ago

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