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Montco commissioners outline plans for 2025 at ‘State of the County’ address
Here’s what to know about county commissioners’ vision for the year ahead.
16 hours ago
From parking lot to pickleball: Founder expects to open unique racket club in Philly this spring
The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.
18 hours ago
The stickers, along with deputy training, are designed to help officers interact appropriately when approaching someone with autism.
19 hours ago
Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration
Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.
1 day ago
Residents urged to evacuate area near huge blaze at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown
Air quality readings so far haven’t picked up any hazardous materials in the air.
1 day ago
‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5.
2 days ago
Meet the new CEO of a nonprofit that mentors young women to be ‘smart, strong and bold’ in Philly
The Girls Inc. chapter for the Philadelphia and South Jersey area has a new leader, with experience in arts and culture and plans to blend that into its mentorship program.
2 days ago
Presidents Day in Philly: What’s open and what’s closed
It's a minor holiday, which leads to confusion over what’s open and closed. We can help.
3 days ago
Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here’s why
The demonstrations, organized by the 50501 Movement, mark the second nationwide protest by the group following protests earlier this month.
3 days ago
‘Build the trust’: Philly youth find, create community at Collective Climb
The organization recently opened its first permanent space in Center City.
4 days ago
Listen 1:00Love in the air: Eagles fans propose amid Super Bowl victory celebrations on Valentine’s Day
Many took advantage of the Eagles’ victory parade landing on Valentine’s Day to pop the question.
5 days ago
Arrest made after 2 women injured in shooting during championship celebration in Philadelphia
While the location of the shooting is along the parade route, the parade had passed by that location about an hour beforehand.
5 days ago