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I-95 North near the Betsy Ross Bridge is seen shut down for repairs
Urban Planning
6abc

Philly officers were escorting truck on ‘approved route’ before Conrail bridge crash

The Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond are expected to be completed by the weekend. I-95 NB remains closed.

2 years ago

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Things To Do
Community

WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A sign points visitors toward the financial services department at a hospital.
Health

A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people

Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.

2 years ago

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Photo submission to past Philly Photo Day. (Kennedy Christopher, 2013)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Photo Day returns after a 9-year hiatus

The photography institute TILT is bringing back its city-wide photo-sharing project.

2 years ago

Shopping cart filled with food at the supermarket
Community

Chester County organizations to host ‘poverty simulation’

The simulation is intended to be a role-playing experience designed to give participants a glimpse of what someone may experience living a month in poverty.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Jerry Kaba helps Jett Biggert choreograph their victory inside a practice ring before AWFUL Wrestling stages its MocaMania event. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Before WrestleMania starts in Philly this weekend, local wrestlers clown around

AWFUL wrestling performance art sets the stage for this weekend’s pro wrestling finale.

2 years ago

David McCormick orders several Philly cheesesteaks from the window at Geno’s Steaks in South Philly. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

In crusade for Senate, McCormick greets supporters at South Philly steak shop stop

The likely Republican nominee was joined by National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana and former Senator Pat Toomey.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Supporters rallying outside of the courthouse
Courts & Law

Federal judge dismisses Philadelphia Safehouse case, which sought a legal pathway for supervised injection sites

Safehouse leaders say they are reviewing their options and next steps, which could include filing an appeal. The lawsuit was first filed in 2019.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field
Arts & Entertainment

‘This is their Mecca:’ South Philly braces for a jam-packed WrestleMania weekend

Philadelphia Convention and Tourism Bureau anticipates 50,000 visitors will travel to Philadelphia for WrestleMania weekend.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker entering City Council at City Hall
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker signs bills targeting quality of life in Kensington

The actions ban gambling devices in convenience stores, outlaw flipping devices and mandate an 11 p.m. business curfew in Kensington.

2 years ago

test gates at 69th Street Station
Urban Planning

SEPTA is piloting a new gate to help stop turnstile jumping

The transit agency is testing out a new gate system at 69th Street Station that would replace the traditional turnstiles currently in use.

2 years ago

Kendra Brooks speaking at a podium at a press conference
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly lawmakers seek to save more renters from being evicted: ‘This is an emergency’

The “Our Philly Neighborhoods” campaign also calls for home repair funding and an expansion of the pool of residents who can freeze their taxes.

2 years ago

Festival grounds
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philly’s Made in America festival is canceled again this year

This announcement comes after the festival was canceled in 2023 due to "severe circumstances outside of production control."

2 years ago

A woman looking at her cell phone
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far

Bills that would ban TikTok and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.

2 years ago

A woman is holding a stack of mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

What to know about filling out and returning your Pa. mail ballot

Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.

2 years ago

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