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What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion

Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.

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At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030

The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.

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Philly’s blue-collar union says it will strike at midnight if there’s no deal struck. Here’s what you need to know

AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.

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Heather Deegan Hires and Ralph Hunter
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Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town

The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.

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Philly’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood cancels Wheels in the Windows event, ‘dreaming for something really big for 2026’

With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration.

2 weeks ago

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U.S. and Israeli military actions condemned at Center City protest

About 100 people rallied at City Hall and marched through Center City to denounce American military involvement in the Middle East.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia explosion levels homes, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured in Nicetown

Two women who lived in one of the adjacent homes were injured when the collapse happened.

2 weeks ago

Carla Hayden, 14th Librarian of Congress, spoke with Ashley Jordan, president and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, at an event at the Free Library of Philadelphia Central Branch on June 28, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
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Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, speaks on her dismissal, the future of libraries at Philadelphia event

Hayden, both the first woman and first Black person to head the Library of Congress, was fired by President Donald Trump in May.

2 weeks ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update

Philadelphia’s mayor pleaded her case via social media to say that the city is offering a fair wage package to the District Council 33 union, which represents city workers.

2 weeks ago

People march in Philadelphia, calling for the U.S. to not become involved in the Israel-Iran war
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Philadelphia-area residents with ties to Iran and Israel react to conflict with hopes and fears

While Iranian residents worry about how the Islamic Republic of Iran will act with brutality to its own citizens as a result of the conflict, Israelis hope for regime change.

2 weeks ago

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Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

Sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties amid soaring temperatures in the region.

2 weeks ago

Fans react during the Club World Cup Group H soccer match between Salzburg and Real Madrid in Philadelphia
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Real Madrid shines in front of packed Linc in Philly’s last FIFA Club World Cup group game

The city will host two knockout stage matches of this summer’s tournament, a round-of-16 game on Saturday and a quarterfinal on July 4.

2 weeks ago

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Legendary TV journalist Bill Moyers dead at 91

In hundreds of hours of PBS programs, he proved at home with subjects ranging from government corruption to modern dance, from drug addiction to media consolidation.

2 weeks ago

VJ Edgecombe, left, is congratulated
Philadelphia
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Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe hopes ‘Philly likes Bahamians’ after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.

2 weeks ago

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