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"An absolute deliberate act," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said of the Tuesday crash in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst neighborhood.
2 months ago
More than just home runs. Here’s all that’s planned for Philly’s All-Star week
There’s plenty more going than the 96th Midsummer Classic and the Home Run Derby, as baseball joins the semiquincentennial party.
2 months ago
Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb
Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.
2 months ago
The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.
2 months ago
Listen 0:50Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows
Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly
Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.
3 months ago
Wildwood considering overnight boardwalk closure
The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.
3 months ago
As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.
Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 33:44Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly
There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.
3 months ago
The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15Cobbs Creek students are making gun violence prevention a priority in their West Philly neighborhood
Boys’ Latin students are participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Nursing Pathways Program, which introduces teens to careers in medicine.
3 months ago
Listen 2:06The advocate for girls' education worldwide has a new memoir about moving beyond the “bravest girl in the world” label.
3 months ago
Listen 1:59Philly Pride Festival moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 2026
Philadelphia Pride 2026 will be held Sunday, June 7, with live shows, food trucks and LGBTQ+ vendors. Tickets go on sale next month for $10.
3 months ago
Listen 0:55A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help
This move reflects a growing trend as newspapers face declining advertising and circulation revenues.
3 months ago
‘A great fight town.’ UFC returns to Philly as latest major sports event planned for 2026
UFC 330 will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011.
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