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Birthday cake, carousel rides and a singing Benjamin Franklin honored the rehabilitation that brought one of Philadelphia's oldest public parks back to life.

The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8 million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.

James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.

Anyone can contribute to the map of sites where tires, construction debris and other junk is dumped illegally.

What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?

Caroline LeCount was an educator, activist and transit advocate. One Philly group spent almost six years getting her name on a Philly street.

One worker sustained life-threatening injuries and was in “critical, but stable condition” Tuesday, a county spokesperson said.

The city’s annual 2026 point-in-time census count on Feb. 25 recorded a total of 5,163 people who were experiencing homelessness in shelters or outside.

Philadelphia police said they are excavating a pipe at the residence along the 400 block of Chew Avenue.

From free beaches to miniature golf and summer events, here's how families can enjoy the Jersey Shore without spending a fortune.

With summer in full swing, you may be looking for your next vacation spot. We put together a list of day trips you can take from the city.

At least 1,000 items are left by passengers on SEPTA each month. Most of them are recovered by their owners.

From Super Bowl LIX to a podcast on the 40th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, WHYY News coverage won recognition for a variety of stories.

PAWS sets a summer goal of placing 300 homeless pets in foster homes so it can rescue 300 additional animals.

The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival gives people with celiac disease a rare chance to eat, shop and connect without worry.