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The Billies look back at a year full of notable Philadelphians
From a trailblazing minister to the founder of the city’s first woman’s sports bar to an advocate for gun violence survivors, here’s a look back at the annual celebration.
4 months ago
A sweep of Kensington homeless encampments is underway
The “service days” follow enforcement of restrictions on mobile providers.
4 months ago
Schwarber to stay with the Phillies on record-breaking new deal
The slugger and clubhouse leader chose Philly over several other offers, keeping “Schwarbombs” in South Philly for as long as he can “keep evolving.”
4 months ago
New Jersey food banks report rising demand for help this holiday season
Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.
4 months ago
Listen 1:01Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports
Kyle Schwarber's new contract with Philly could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans.
4 months ago
Los niños mayores afrontan los desafíos más difíciles en el sistema de cuidado temporal de Delaware para encontrar vivienda, trabajo y transporte a medida que crecen.
4 months ago
New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December
Applications were closed last August because of a funding gap. The state hopes to accept new children starting in January.
4 months ago
Listen 0:4910 most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports in 2025
2025 marked a year of high highs and low lows in Philly sports. The Eagles won the Super Bowl and the Flyers lost a legend.
4 months ago
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.
4 months ago
From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture
Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.
4 months ago
Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition
Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.
4 months ago
Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market
This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”
4 months ago
Listen 0:53‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines
Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.
5 months ago
Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut
Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.
5 months ago
WHYY hosts foster care resources fair as states face foster parent shortage
The number of licensed foster homes across the U.S. is on the decline.
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