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FDR Park flooded
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

No end in sight for constant flooding of FDR Park road

The city put up a detour sign, and PennDOT says a fix could take a year or more.

9 months ago

A child baseball player hits a ball with his bat
Kids
New Jersey
Sports

New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer in the final of the sectional tournament.

9 months ago

Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea
National
Sports

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history.

9 months ago

Protesters march in front of the entrance to the Sheraton hotel
Employment
Philadelphia

Stuck in ‘limbo’: Union workers in Philly’s hospitality sector rally for new contracts ahead of semiquincentennial crowds

A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.

9 months ago

The windows of the Tanner House with pictures on them
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

First celebration of North Philadelphia history comes this weekend

The North Philadelphia History Festival will feature installations, workshops, walking tours and a musical procession of classic cars.

9 months ago

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Business
Pennsylvania

The Foundation for Delaware County selects Michael Kellerman to be next president

Michael Kellerman has most recently been serving as the interim executive transformation director of the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia.

9 months ago

Photographer and writer Ed Snyder
History
Philadelphia

Researcher Ed Snyder to discuss Philadelphia’s abandoned graves at Athenaeum Speaker Series

In his second talk at the Athenaeum, Snyder will cover recently discovered burial grounds and what happened after they were unearthed.

9 months ago

NPR editor-in-chief Edith Chapin poses for a headshot
NPR
Media
National

NPR news chief announces she’s leaving days after Congress kills federal funding

NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin says she's leaving the network. She made the announcement just days after Congress voted to strip public broadcasting of all federal funding.

9 months ago

A dog and a cat lay on a bed
Animals
Philadelphia

Philly shelter hopes animal lovers will ‘paw it forward’ to help pet owners feed and home dogs and cats

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.

9 months ago

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Completion of the Independence Hall build
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Block by block: Gamers recreate Independence Hall in Minecraft

A global team of builders finished a digital replica of Philadelphia’s historic site in just two months, unveiling it with a virtual fireworks show on July Fourth last month.

9 months ago

Tonka in an open field
Animals
Delaware
Policing

Tonka, ‘beloved’ champion Delaware police horse who later served riders with disabilities, dies at 28

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

9 months ago

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Nickie Friel's Labubu was dressed to impress
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What is a Labubu? Inside the latest collectible craze in Philly

Spurred by K-pop stars and viral fashion posts, the rabbit-eared dolls known as Labubus have become this summer’s must-have collectible. But should you buy in?

9 months ago

Union members and supporters marched around City Hall
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly trash collectors, other blue-collar union workers vote in favor of new contract with city

AFSCME District Council 33 called for its members to approve the contract that was far below what it sought during the eight-day strike.

9 months ago

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The Senior Companion Program's Joseph Dennis walks with James Henry
Aging
Health Care
Philadelphia

Philadelphia senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.

9 months ago

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Willingboro Public Library
Neighborhoods
New Jersey

Willingboro residents worry proposed library relocation could shrink services

Residents are concerned the library will move from its longtime location to a smaller space. The mayor says there are no plans to relocate the community hub.

9 months ago

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