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Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) gestures to fans
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first World Cup game didn’t disappoint: Côte d’Ivoire’s late goal tops Ecuador 1-0

A near record crowd, mostly in Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium for the city’s first ever FIFA World Cup game.

12 minutes ago

State Representative Josué Ortega of Delaware’s 3rd District spoke
Community

‘Yo soy Boricua’: Delaware officially recognizes Puerto Rico Day with new law and flag raising

Puerto Ricans across Delaware celebrated the signing of House Bill 290 and reflected on the history, migration and cultural pride that shaped the community.

6 hours ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s next budget includes funding for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories

The $7.1 billion plan contains many of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing priorities, but none of the staffing requests made by elected officials.

6 hours ago

Thousands of soccer (or football) fans packed the FIFA Fan Festival
Community

Soccer fans from around the world celebrate FIFA World Cup’s Philadelphia debut

Soccer fans packed Lemon Hill’s Fan Festival before Sunday’s game at Lincoln Financial Field for Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador.

17 hours ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials
Community
6abc

3 Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield; suspect dead

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said officers encountered a 57-year-old man at the scene who became involved in an altercation with them.

1 day ago

Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

PGW is considering two pathways to lower its carbon footprint: full electrification and a ‘hybrid’ that includes gas

PGW agreed to hold public meetings on reducing its carbon footprint. At the first meeting, there were lots of questions from the public but no answers from the utility.

1 day ago

Listen 1:23
A group of people hold various signs about class struggles during a protest in 1976.
Community

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Philadelphians revisit the ‘Sin Colonias’ bicentennial march

Organizers are marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 demonstration as a reminder that the nation's founding has long inspired celebration and protest.

2 days ago

Wally the red panda is walking down a branch at the zoo.
Community

Cape May County Zoo’s new red panda could help protect endangered species

The 1-year-old newcomer offers a window into habitat loss, species survival and wildlife conservation efforts underway at the zoo.

2 days ago

Lisa Butterworth portrait photo
Community

Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities

A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.

2 days ago

Listen 1:23
A person in a wheelchair eat a piece of bread with the words
Community

Young Philadelphia activists end 22-day hunger strike after budget passes, vow to continue affordability push

Erica Brown of Sunrise Movement Philadelphia celebrated incremental victories and growing public support as she took her first bite outside of City Hall.

3 days ago

University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson
Education

J. Larry Jameson to step down as Penn’s president, ending a tenure during a time of upheaval at the Ivy League institution

Jameson took over as president as protests over the war in Gaza led to charges of antisemitism and threats to federal research dollars.

3 days ago

Listen 1:16
Cindy Bass in council chambers
Politics & Policy

Ward election in Philly under protest after questionable voice vote

This week’s vote is being appealed to the Democratic City Committee after Councilmember Cindy Bass approved a voice vote in her own favor.

3 days ago

Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

‘Too little, too late’: Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler

The city suspended EMR’s junkyard license for the facility where the latest fire occurred, and will reevaluate the suspension next month.

3 days ago

Listen 1:09
The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate report for 8th straight year, while Pennsylvania scores best

The analysis looked at six factors, including a range of taxes and the minimum wage in seven northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

3 days ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Community

‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them

Wilmington officials say a small group of homeless park residents don’t want to leave. They did not say what would happen if residents refused to go.

4 days ago

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