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Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run.
3 days ago
Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
The team named Brad Shaw the interim coach, starting with Thursday’s game against Montreal.
3 days ago
Shapiro announces $5M grant to Philly Muslim community center
A record $5 million redevelopment grant will help a private school that blends Islamic teachings with a standard curriculum.
4 days ago
Listen 1:14‘Born and raised’: Will Smith returns home for West Philadelphia street naming in his honor
The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.
4 days ago
Listen 1:12Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era
“Target would have been a great boost to our business’s growth ... We’ll just find it elsewhere,” said a Philly makeup company's co-founder about the retailer's DEI rollback.
4 days ago
Philly breaking the Portal is the least surprising story of 2025
The interactive public art installation arrived in LOVE Park in October 2024. It lasted five months before needing repairs.
4 days ago
NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers’ allegations of bias
The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.
4 days ago
‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts
EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.
5 days ago
Listen 1:25What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?
National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
5 days ago
Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date
CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.
5 days ago
Cyclists have doubts about Market Street bridge design
Some riders would end up crossing the street four times, or more.
6 days ago
As some immigrants mull leaving country, Philly advocacy group says stay, but plan
Juntos and legal aid nonprofits are working to help community members develop family preparedness plans.
6 days ago