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Inside the Wanamaker Building
Arts & Entertainment

Center City’s former Macy’s building will be ‘Home for the Holidays’ one more time

Opera Philadelphia and WHYY will present a holiday concert in the Wanamaker Building Dec. 2, to be broadcast on TV12 on Dec. 23.

3 days ago

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Elizabeth Avril Barden smiles
Arts & Entertainment

After 200 years, Philadelphia’s Jefferson University now has a song

Thomas Jefferson University asked one of its customer service employees to write an alma mater.

3 days ago

Listen 1:20
The 900 block of Market Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is poised for change. Here’s what to know

The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.

3 days ago

President Donald Trump listens as first lady Melania Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships

The executive order calls for scholarships, especially at faith-based institutions such as Villanova University. But experts say what foster youth need the most is guidance.

3 days ago

Listen 1:17
The aftermath of the plane crash
Courts & Law

Lawsuit says ‘carelessness’ and ‘negligence’ were to blame for January plane crash that killed 8 in Northeast Philly

Eight people were killed and 20 were hurt after the plane, operated by the Mexican company Med Jets, crashed in Northeast Philly in January.

3 days ago

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Hospital building
Health

Pottstown Hospital nurses ‘devastated’ and ‘grieving’ over 131 layoffs, closure of cancer center and ICU

Parent company Tower Health will lay off 131 people at Pottstown Hospital by January and close the facility’s ICU, cancer center and endoscopy suite.

3 days ago

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers

Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.

3 days ago

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Wetlands around the Tookany Creek in Elkins Park, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.

3 days ago

Solar panels
Science
Inside Climate News

In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.

3 days ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is stopped with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat.

3 days ago

street signs at the intersection of 67th and Callowhill streets in Philadelphia
Community

For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means

Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.

4 days ago

the Delaware River
Science

Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year

The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.

4 days ago

Listen 1:19
Lily McCausland
Health

Pennsylvanians are scrambling to afford Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes after no subsidy deal in Congress

About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.

4 days ago

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Inside St. Hedwig Church in Chester
Community

Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

4 days ago

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A person entering a SEPTA subway car
Urban Planning
6abc

SEPTA union members vote to authorize strike

Union leaders say the authorization is meant to increase pressure at the bargaining table, not to begin a strike immediately.

4 days ago

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