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chocolate rats
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philadelphia candy sellers are up to no good this Halloween

From chocolate SEPTA rats to lollipops with actual worms inside, here are some sweets that will truly spook you.

2 weeks ago

Personas sin hogar que viven bajo un paso elevado en Wilmington
Delaware
Homelessness

“Falta de interés”: personas sin hogar de Wilmington cuestionan los esfuerzos de la ciudad por proporcionar vivienda tras desalojarlas de un parque local.

La falta de plazas en albergues y de asistencia para el alquiler está contribuyendo a que más personas en Wilmington y en todo Delaware vivan en la calle.

3 weeks ago

Police gather at the scene in the area of 21st Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety
6abc

Man shot, killed by police after confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City

Police said a SEPTA police officer and a Philadelphia police officer each fired one shot in response, striking the man twice.

3 weeks ago

Tena Thomason, the associate director of public engagement at the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

America’s First Peoples are the subject of this week’s Philly Firstival

America’s Indigenous Peoples lived in the country far before 1776. This week’s Firstival celebrates the history and contributions of our Native American ancestors.

3 weeks ago

Visitors gather at Andalusia
Community Events
History
Pennsylvania

A horror writer’s visit to this Bucks County historic house inspires spooky after-dark tours

Edgar Allan Poe once roamed the halls of Andalusia Historic House. This October, you can retrace his steps while listening to the literary giant’s work.

3 weeks ago

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four women hold signs reading BELIEVE SURVIVORS, BE AN UPSTANDER, SURVIVORS DESERVE ACTION, AND ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Crime
Pennsylvania
Protests

‘So much more to do’: Bucks County joins nationwide demonstrations against sexual violence

The event was part of nationwide demonstrations in the wake of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and Louisiana State University.

3 weeks ago

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Pro-Israel counterprotesters assemble in Rittenhouse Square before the planned pro-Palestine protest on Oct. 7, 2026. (Andrew McGurl/WHYY)
International
Philadelphia
Protests

Remembrance and protest in Rittenhouse Square mark 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

Three years after Hamas-led attacks left 1,200 dead, Philadelphians protested, reflected and mourned as Gaza’s death toll nears 75,000.

3 weeks ago

The Roxbury warehouse is located in a wooded area.
NPR
Immigration
New Jersey
Policing

ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say

Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center.

3 weeks ago

Earl Knight attends Wednesday's street renaming ceremony
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Billy Penn

‘One way, one Philly’: Street renaming honors AME Bishop Richard Allen

The corner of 6th and Lombard streets will recognize the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Community members say they are “elated.”

3 weeks ago

City officials, FIFA World Cup organizers and sponsors, and park volunteers plant the first new tree
Neighborhoods
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Lemon Hill’s caretakers call for sustainable parks funding as World Cup legacy project begins

Nearly $7 million in improvements are coming to the space, but volunteers say it needs more long-term support from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.

3 weeks ago

three tables with chairs in the street off the sidewalk by LOVE Park
Food & Drink
Outdoors
Philadelphia

What should Philly’s streeteries look like? The city wants your input

Two concept designs are on display at LOVE Park for public view and input until Nov. 23.

3 weeks ago

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Lane Johnson running off the field
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Eagles tackle Lane Johnson to retire after 14 seasons, 2 Super Bowls and 3 Christmas albums

The veteran player says he must "focus on my mental health" in a surprise announcement.

3 weeks ago

A WPSU van sits outside the station's headquarters
Media
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

WPSU names Fred Vigeant as general manager under WHYY ownership

The station that faced closure this year is getting new leadership after a deal with WHYY kept it alive.

3 weeks ago

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Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks at ''Exploring Trends: Immigration's Regional Impact
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

5 key takeaways about immigrants and the Greater Philadelphia economy, per report

Speakers at an event Tuesday co-hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY highlighted data showing immigrants’ integral role in the region’s economic growth.

3 weeks ago

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Seth Shapiro standing inside the offices of PGW.
Energy
Environment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Gas Works CEO got free trips to Phillies spring training, but didn’t disclose required details on state ethics form

PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.

3 weeks ago

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