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Sebastian Gomez (center), with Philly Achilles' Chris Aiello (right) and Johnny Fitton, after completing Sunday's 2025 Philadelphia Marathon in less than 3 hours, 30 minutes. (Courtesy of Katie Curran)
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

1 month ago

Parade Float at 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands to Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual holiday tradition

Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.

1 month ago

People sitting around a large round table eating
Immigration
Philadelphia

A 2026 dinner series will ask native-born, immigrant Philadelphians to talk about citizenship

The semiquincentennial event will reach more than 1,000 Philadelphians in seven of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.

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a dog eats a Thanksgiving meal
Animals
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Adoptable pets celebrate Thanksgiving in Philly with their shelter families

VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.

1 month ago

Gail Nazarene next to a monument reading HERE WE MARK THE PRICE OF FREEDOM
K-12
Media
New Jersey
Taxes

N.J. school board member facing ethics complaint over Facebook post asking for opinions on tax hike files lawsuit

Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.

1 month ago

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archival photo of workers sitting in the back of a pickup truck
Employment
Immigration
New Jersey
Visual Arts

Monument project in New Jersey seeks to reframe narrative about migrants and labor amid political rhetoric and debates

The project will see a monument in each of the state’s three regions tell stories of migrants' roles in the Garden State labor force.

1 month ago

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A stocked produce aisle at a supermarket
Business
Environment
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania

Chester County debuts ‘As Seen in’ stamp to make it easier for shoppers to buy local food

The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.

1 month ago

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Vicinity Energy's plant in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia
Business
Energy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Vicinity Energy steam plant safety conditions spur OSHA complaint

Union alleges company has been slow to address electrocution and asbestos hazards.

1 month ago

A member of Philly House's staff prepares to serve food
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Philly House forced to serve out of mobile kitchen this Thanksgiving, but the mission continues

Meals will be served in the parking lot at Philly House this holiday season after damage was found to the main kitchen.

1 month ago

Protesters standing behind a large coffin.
Delaware
Government Accountability
Homelessness
Protests

Clergy join housing advocates in rally urging Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.

1 month ago

Terrill Haigler, aka ya fav trashcan
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Billies Awards return Dec. 10 as Billy Penn celebrates its 11th anniversary

Join us for a night celebrating some of the biggest stories — and most fascinating Philadelphians — of the past year.

1 month ago

LARS performing
Gender
Music
Philadelphia

Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’

The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.

1 month ago

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A map of the Gulph Road Connector
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails

The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.

1 month ago

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A street sign denoting the intersection of Stacy and E. Pearl streets in Burlington, New Jersey
Neighborhoods
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

City of Burlington, New Jersey fixes confusing street sign on East Pearl Street

A city resident had been advocating for the street sign to be fixed for about two-and-a-half years.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad seated at her desk at City Council chambers at City Hall
Government Accountability
Home & Family
Philadelphia

Council members contend foster care support is lacking in Philadelphia

Council members want to know what happens when 43% of youth “age out” of the system and have to find a job and a home of their own.

1 month ago

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