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Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes
Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.
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The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
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Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground
The five-piece band channels the adventurous spirit of early British folk-rock while forging a distinctly Philadelphia sound.
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Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discussed their new children's book, “Heroes of 1776,” and the lessons the country’s founding era still offers today.
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How Philly is celebrating Juneteenth, the Fourth of July and the 250th in 2026
Block parties, fireworks and a star-studded concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway are on the calendar for a celebratory summer.
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A look inside the lab tracking Pennsylvania’s ticks
The director of Pennsylvania’s Tick Research Lab offers guidance on tick hotspots, emerging pathogens — and what to do if you’ve been bitten.
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Listen 0:58The policy mirrors steps taken by state officials and other New Jersey counties.
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Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.
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The governor said protecting demonstrators and federal immigration enforcement officers is her administration's top priority.
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Central Bucks School District support staff call for better wages amid contract negotiations
With their contract set to expire June 30, the Central Bucks Education Support Professional Association urged school board members to address pay and retention concerns.
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Listen 1:07“Anonymous tips” led ICE investigators to seek wage records for 15 businesses, the attorney general said. She suspects more subpoenas are coming.
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Listen 0:55Camden scrapyard to pause operations after 2-alarm fire. County officials want it shut down
The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.
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Listen 1:09A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday
“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:50PECO bills will rise by about $5 on average starting June 1
The increase comes as rising demand and infrastructure costs continue pushing electricity bills higher.
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Listen 1:01Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy
The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.
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