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Community

The Philadelphia Tribune celebrates 140 years as the oldest continuously publishing African American newspaper in U.S.

The Philadelphia Tribune’s special 140th anniversary edition, which highlights crucial coverage throughout the publication’s history, will publish Nov. 24, 2024.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro taps federal highway aid to help SEPTA

Shapiro said the $153 million can help SEPTA maintain services and avoid steeper fare increases until he can come to an agreement on a wider transportation funding deal.

1 year ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season

The show will originate in front of a live audience from Union Transfer in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro
PlanPhilly
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro asks some small Philly businesses what they need beyond less red tape. For many, it’s saving SEPTA

Shapiro wanted to glean what was most important to small businesses on his red tape-cutting mission. Here’s what they told him.

1 year ago

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people walk by a mural and a sign reading your dreams are the wings of your liberation
Arts & Entertainment

Afromation Avenue comes to Philly’s historically Black 7th Ward

“Like seeds embedded in the soil, Black families and communities have nurtured this neighborhood,” said one of the project's co-curators.

1 year ago

NASA kids
Education

Philly students encouraged to join NASA essay contest about space exploration and the nuclear-powered system that make it possible

Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.

1 year ago

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Education

Pa.’s largest education union braces for Trump administration’s planned changes that could impact 1.7M students

The Pennsylvania State Education Association is concerned about the Trump administration's plans to eliminate the Department of Education and its impact on students.

1 year ago

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FILE - Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, speaks to reporters outside an election integrity volunteer training, June 18, 2024, in Newtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Politics & Policy

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

She has been a chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank set up by former Trump administration staffers.

1 year ago

Wendell Smallwood running
Courts & Law

Former Eagles player Wendell Smallwood Jr. charged with COVID-19, tax fraud

The former running back is charged with submitting fraudulent PPP loans and tax filings.

1 year ago

WHYY reporter Brisa Luzzi Castro introduced the speakers and moderator to the eventgoers. (Kiersten Tate/Billy Penn)
Money
Billy Penn

Philly’s small business community comes together for Bridging Blocks event

Over 100 entrepreneurs gathered, shared and learned during event at WHYY’s Studios.

1 year ago

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Bob Casey speaks
Politics & Policy

Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

A statewide recount is showing no signs of closing the gap and Casey's campaign has suffered repeated blows in court.

1 year ago

The 30th AACR Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands of people pack the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday to pursue the 26.2 mile journey in front of them.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Marathon weekend, holiday light shows, ‘Symphonie fantastique,’ and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 21- Nov. 24: The holidays arrive in full force! Yuletide at Winterthur in Del. and Christmas Underwater in South Jersey are among the weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman
Community

Remains found in Pennsylvania in 1973 are identified as a missing 14-year-old

State police said genetic genealogy helped determine the identity of the decomposed body that was discovered near Fort Indiantown Gap.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer’s use of vintage logos, images

A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc.

1 year ago

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Community

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast, casino workers demonstrated outside a hotel where New Jersey’s governor was due to speak.

1 year ago

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