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Philadelphia pension system to be fully funded by 2032; officials hail progress as a success
Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.
11 hours ago
Listen 1:01As Congress weighs Trump’s Iran war powers, here’s where Philly-area lawmakers stand
A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, said the congressman was “still reviewing the text” of the war powers resolution.
12 hours ago
Where things stand after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
The first U.S. military deaths have been reported. Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations.
17 hours ago
Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality
Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.
21 hours ago
Listen 2:02The proposed City Council bills could benefit renters afraid of speaking out about their living conditions, fair housing advocates say.
22 hours ago
Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:15SEPTA to install AI cameras on trolleys to catch parking violations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the first city in the country to employ this enforcement approach on trolleys or light rail.
2 days ago
Philadelphia is set to spend big on U.S. 250th celebrations
A new city controller report states the events could contribute between $1.3 to $2.5 billion to the city’s economy.
2 days ago
Restorative justice advocates in Philadelphia are rethinking accountability beyond incarceration
Restorative justice is rooted in an empathetic, comprehensive and more solution-based approach to addressing criminal behavior.
2 days ago
Listen 1:42While dozens protested at City Hall, members of the group Philly Iranians said they are “concerned” for family members in Iran and “hopeful” that the regime will fall.
2 days ago
Listen 1:14Quakertown police chief on leave after violent confrontation with student protesters
Scott McElree was seen on video placing a student in a chokehold during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
3 days ago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joined Sen. Dave McCormick and other Republicans in praising “Operation Epic Fury," which comes after weeks of tension with Iran.
3 days ago
What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
Two Israeli officials told The Associated Press that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes.
3 days ago
For 25 years, Philly’s Fire Museum Presents has made a home for ‘all music for everybody’
The DIY concert series, founded by Steven Tobin, pairs global folk traditions with underground local artists — and keeps shows accessible to everyone.
3 days ago
Philadelphia Museum of Art to experiment with pay-what-you-wish tickets on Friday nights
An earlier trial run proved to the museum that paying what you wish can actually generate more ticket revenue than standard pricing.
3 days ago
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