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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Cyclists have doubts about Market Street bridge design
Some riders would end up crossing the street four times, or more.
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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.
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SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found
The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”
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Listen 1:21The Phillies enter the 2025 season with high betting odds to win the World Series after earning the NL East division title last season.
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Trump makes NCAA men’s wrestling championships in Philly his latest sports-focused trip
President Donald Trump arrived at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to loud cheers and a standing ovation.
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15-year-old shot and killed on SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia
Police said about six juveniles were fighting in the back of the bus. When the driver stopped, one of them left through the back door and then fired into the bus.
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Immigration is driving Philadelphia’s population gains, Census data shows
Philadelphia added thousands of residents between 2023 and 2024, a notable change after losing population for several years in a row, U.S. Census data shows.
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Listen 0:50Philly restaurant owners scramble to keep up with ‘eggflation’
Beloved Philly breakfast spots have recently raised prices and aren’t expecting relief anytime soon, even with reports of egg prices coming down.
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