Community
The report identified challenges that made it hard for some groups to complete their work — but city leaders promise to fix those problems before the next round of grants.
3 years ago
The heat is making squirrels ‘sploot’ — a goofy act that signals something serious
As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are "splooting" to cope.
3 years ago
Photos: Moms for Liberty summit descends on Philadelphia
Here's a look at the scene in Philly, in photos.
3 years ago
How Philly is responding to the Moms for Liberty conference
The local chapter is enthusiastically participating. Mayor Kenney and other elected officials spoke out against the group’s values.
3 years ago
Food insecurity was the fifth most pressing need facing Lower Merion Township residents, according to the township’s 2022 community need assessment.
3 years ago
‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan
Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.
3 years ago
James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says
According to AP's anonymous source, Harden informed the 76ers of his choice Thursday ahead of the midnight deadline to pick up the option.
3 years ago
Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide
It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.
3 years ago
Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95
For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote King's legacy.
3 years ago
Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say
The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.
3 years ago
What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.
3 years ago
Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.
3 years ago
Pop-up cocktail garden in Philadelphia shut down by city due to violations
A pop-up cocktail garden has been shut down by the city of Philadelphia just one month after it opened.
3 years ago
Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights
Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped in and won all-around gold.
3 years ago
‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music
In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.
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