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People in the audience at the National Constitution Center watch Pope Leo XIV's video remarks on a large screen.
History
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

Pope Leo praises America’s welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed remarks

The first U.S.-born pope accepted an award from Philly’s National Constitution Center

1 month ago

Members of the Massachusetts Army 1775 group march along Independence Mall in Philadelphia on July 3, 2026
Community Events
Philadelphia

Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway

Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.

1 month ago

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Spectators cheered and yelled as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 arrived
Community Events
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Philadelphia

Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.

1 month ago

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Jesse Smith, Science History Institute director, explains how fireworks are packed
Energy
Environment
History
Philadelphia

From bamboo sticks to modern chemistry: A history of fireworks on display at the Science History Institute in Old City

“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

1 month ago

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Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors march through the city's historic district
Community Events
Government
History
Philadelphia

Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy

Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.

1 month ago

Alisa Wailoo speaking from the stage of the church.
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests
Religion

Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids

Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.

1 month ago

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Soccer fans at Lion Sports Bar in Chinatown
Food & Drink
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphians have embraced an automatic 20% service charge for the World Cup

Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.

1 month ago

Liyana Mendez, 7, of Philadelphia cools off in the mist fans
Health Care
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly medical teams at outdoor FIFA Fan Festival prepare for cases of heat illness as temperatures soar in the region

Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.

1 month ago

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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown drives past the Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe
Philadelphia
Sports

Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

The Philadelphia 76ers will receive 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks.

1 month ago

Members of Philadelphia’s first youth restorative justice cohort pose for a photo
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s young people learn to lead on violence prevention and restorative justice

The city’s first youth restorative justice cohort completed nearly a year of training designed to help young people address conflict, violence and harm in their communities.

1 month ago

Overhead photo of the train derailment.
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Freight train derails in Bensalem, Pennsylvania: ‘No threat to public safety’

A 72-car, CSX freight train traveling eastbound went off the tracks in Bucks County. Authorities say 16 of those train cars derailed.

1 month ago

Newlyweds posing for a photo while a Croatia fan crashes the picture behind them.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Meet the Philly couple who had their wedding photos crashed by Croatian World Cup fans

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

1 month ago

A table with information about the gardens.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sustainability

‘Rewilding Philadelphia’ greening project brings pocket forest to Kensington

A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.

1 month ago

The Joe Frazier statue in its new location, with the Art Museum seen in the background.
History
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier finally gets his due with a statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the boxing heavyweight’s new prime real estate where the Rocky statue once stood.

1 month ago

Newlyweds posing for a photo while a Croatia fan crashes the picture behind them.
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Meet the Philly couple who had their wedding photos crashed by Croatian World Cup fans

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

1 month ago

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