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Transportation
Billy Penn

2 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations

Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.

2 months ago

Children trick-or-treating on halloween
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

It’s spooky season! Your guide to Philly Halloween

We put together a comprehensive (and we mean comprehensive) list of all things Halloween around the city! Whether you’re looking for fun drinks or family-friendly activities,

2 months ago

Police at scene of SEPTA accident
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls section of Philadelphia

Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia

After nearly 30 years of dreaming, a $15M state-of-the-art equestrian arena opens in Philly’s Fairmount Park

The McCausland Arena at the Chamounix Equestrian Center was built by the youth development organization Work to Ride.

2 months ago

The entrance to the building at WHYY's office
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Philadelphia

WHYY wins Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for Arts and Interview programs

Programs featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and dancer Angel Corella earned top industry honors.

2 months ago

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Media

WHYY debuts ‘Ask Gov. Meyer’ radio show featuring questions from Delaware residents

Delaware residents can submit questions online ahead of time or call in during the program.

2 months ago

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Media
New Jersey
TV

NJ PBS, New Jersey’s only dedicated public television channel, will cease operations in the Garden State next summer

After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.

2 months ago

Karen Harris
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

African American Market is the latest addition to FDR Park’s weekend lineup. We checked it out for you

The Saturday market is an outdoor bazaar of food, pastries, artwork, vintage items and more from independent, Black-owned businesses. Organizers say it’s just getting started.

2 months ago

An overturned tanker truck on Route 1 Bypass in Upper Province Township
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
6abc

Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil

A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.

2 months ago

Former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Flyers’ great Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans

Just last week, he was signing autographs and showing off his Stanley Cup rings at a play in Delaware. He died this weekend.

2 months ago

Trea Turner of the Philadelphia Phillies
NPR
Philadelphia
Sports

What happened to baseball’s .300 hitter?

Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader says the rapid advances in pitching have forced hitters to play catch-up in their preparation and approach at the plate.

2 months ago

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent raises his mask
History
Philadelphia
Sports

Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.

2 months ago

People hold a number of different countries' flags during the Upper Darby International Festival
Community Events
Immigration
Pennsylvania

‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival

The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.

2 months ago

Tamar Riley, president of the Carousel House Advisory Council, speaks at a Philadelphia City Council meeting
Billy Penn
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Carousel House supporters ask for quick reopening of shuttered rec center

Promises from Rebuild program are “unfulfilled,” they tell City Council. The center has been closed since 2020.

2 months ago

A fire burns through homes in Trenton, New Jersey
New Jersey
6abc

Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured

Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.

2 months ago

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