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the band Sweet Pill
Arts & Entertainment

Philly band Sweet Pill releases sophomore album ‘Still There’s a Glow,’ diving into themes of depression and self-reflection

The Philadelphia-based band’s sophomore LP comes after pushing through a period of writer’s block and some restarts in the recording process.

2 hours ago

A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

2 hours ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker’s third budget proposal

Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.

3 hours ago

Yona Yurwit acts as judge in the trial
Community

Philly teens get hands-on civics experience with a ‘Demon Slayer’ mock trial

Philadelphia students participated in the manga-inspired mock trial and learned the inner workings of the legal process at Parkway Central Library.

3 hours ago

the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

‘More than a school to us. It’s our home’: Philadelphia students and advocates speak out against closures at town hall

Students and community advocates told the school board Thursday that shuttering schools affects more than numbers.

13 hours ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker is proposing millions for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories in Philly

The investments are meant to bolster the mayor’s plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units amid an affordable housing crisis.

14 hours ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia budget: Parker proposes delivery, ride-hailing and hotel taxes to pay for housing, public safety initiatives

The multibillion-dollar blueprint calls for no new wage or real estate taxes, but does add surcharges to national chain deliveries and ride-hailing fares.

17 hours ago

A sign reads WXPN and another sign reads World Café Live.
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy

The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.

18 hours ago

The U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

19 hours ago

N.J. Capitol building
Money

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey

Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.

20 hours ago

Boyz II Men singing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, an espresso martini crawl, an Oscar watch party and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 12–15: Ministry of Awe grand opening in Old City, John Oats in Jersey and Mt. Airy Restaurant Week are among this week’s highlights.

1 day ago

Listen 4:51
a child walks up a slide
Health

Pennsylvania researchers, parents are shaping autism science as founders of new independent committee

Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.

1 day ago

Listen 1:20
Bags of marijuana from The Farm.
Community

‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland

State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.

1 day ago

Listen 2:13
Students walking outside Bluford Elementary School
Education

Philly school advocates celebrate new district wellness policy guaranteeing bathroom and water breaks to students

The new policy guarantees an end to silent lunches and prohibits the collective punishment of students.

2 days ago

Listen 0:55
Commuters exit and board the route 4 bus
Urban Planning

SEPTA revamps its delayed Bus Revolution, plans to cut more than a dozen routes starting this summer to streamline service

SEPTA will eliminate 18 bus routes as part of a phased overhaul starting in August, aiming to increase service and improve reliability for riders.

2 days ago

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