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Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’

Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ star and Philly native Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Anik, her husband of 3 years

Anik and Brunson dated for several years before marrying in October 2021, though both have been extremely private about their relationship.

2 years ago

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PGA Championship will help kick off Philly’s 2026 sports celebrations

Delco’s Aronimink Golf Club will host one of golf’s major tournaments in the Spring, as part of the region’s semiquincentennial lineup.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas swims in a preliminary heat for the 500 meter freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta
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Former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas has been at the center of the transgender student athlete debate. Here’s what to know

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for Penn over the swimmer.

2 years ago

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Survivor Connection: A new tool linking journalists to Philly gun violence survivors

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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PATCO’s Franklin Square station to reopen in April, marking ‘an exciting new chapter’

Commuters and travelers alike will be able to board PATCO from 7th and Race streets in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seen just before a tush push, or brotherly shove
Philadelphia
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Banning the tush push among proposed NFL rule changes

The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change to ban the tush push — a play the Philadelphia Eagles effectively used on their path to a Super Bowl win.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Those were the types of things that happened at Wanamaker’s’

Shoppers, employees remember the iconic department store as it nears its end.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Philly reacts to Brandon Graham’s retirement announcement

The two-time Super Bowl champion and longest-tenured Eagles player ever is hanging up his boots after 15 seasons.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

2-time Super Bowl champ Brandon Graham retires after 15 seasons with the Eagles

The former first-round draft pick out of Michigan in 2010 ends his career as the all-time leader in games played for the Eagles with 206.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Overheated cables cause underground fire, blackout in Philadelphia’s University City section

Underground cables overheated and caught fire, causing a manhole cover to explode, cutting power for two blocks.

2 years ago

CultureFest! Holi attendees release colorful smoke
Community Events
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Penn Museum’s CultureFest! Holi welcomes spring through art and color

The Hindu holiday celebration included dance and a traditional color throw.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia

Philadelphia celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a day of honoring ‘those dedicated to serving others’

The 2025 parade theme was, “St. Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated To Serving Others.”

2 years ago

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History
Philadelphia

‘A year to build foundation’: Philly’s Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year

The Indigenous tradition marks the start of the year in the Aztec calendar.

2 years ago

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Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Sports

Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances

Neptune went 54-47 overall in three seasons with the Wildcats, including a 19-14 record this season.

2 years ago

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