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Each program mixes interviews with guest travel experts, your call-ins with questions and comments, and music. We talk about our favorite travels in Europe, as well as travel anywhere in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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City Council President Kenyatta Johnson
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Traffic safety advocates cheer progress, mourn losses

More automated enforcement is coming to Philly, but federal funds are at risk.

12 months ago

Striking Aramark workers
Business
Philadelphia

Hundreds of Philly stadium-food workers win health insurance in ‘historic’ contract agreement with Aramark

Just before the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park, the union representing stadium-food service workers announced a tentative agreement with Aramark.

12 months ago

Eudanis José Rosa smiles
Business
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

A Philly nonprofit is boosting, celebrating Latina entrepreneurs in the region

Immigrants make up a third of all business owners in Philadelphia, according to a 2024 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

12 months ago

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The Phillie Phanatic showing off all of the merchandise set up on a table behind them
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New menu items and merch debut at Citizens Bank Park for Phillies opening day

Highlights include new sandwiches, sweets, and swag like a Phanatic foam mask and custom Victus baseball bats.

12 months ago

Gladstone Manor neighbors
Home & Family
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

How a Delco ‘curbside happy hour’ changed Lansdowne lives for the better

For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic, a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture.

12 months ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Travel
6abc

Part of I-76W in Philadelphia closed this weekend for bridge deck repairs | What to know

PennDOT says it needs to repair a bridge deck on a section of the highway.

12 months ago

Water running in a Philadelphia home's sink
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Some Philadelphia residents could lose water access as annual shutoff moratorium comes to a close

About 4,500 Philadelphia residents could lose access to their water, according to city officials — an 80% drop in potential water shutoffs compared to pre-pandemic times.

12 months ago

a sign reads Welcome to WIlmington
Community Events
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

Amate Mujer, or Love Yourself, Woman, event returns to Delaware to celebrate Latinas, self-love and community

More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.

12 months ago

Listen 1:31
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) is out
Philadelphia
Sports

Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run.

12 months ago

John Tortorella stands behind his bench
Philadelphia
Sports

Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season

The team named Brad Shaw the interim coach, starting with Thursday’s game against Montreal.

12 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaking to a group of people
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Religion

Shapiro announces $5M grant to Philly Muslim community center

A record $5 million redevelopment grant will help a private school that blends Islamic teachings with a standard curriculum.

12 months ago

Listen 1:14
Will Smith holds the Will Smith Way sign
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads

‘Born and raised’: Will Smith returns home for West Philadelphia street naming in his honor

The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.

12 months ago

Listen 1:12
Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez smile
Business
National
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

“Target would have been a great boost to our business’s growth ... We’ll just find it elsewhere,” said a Philly makeup company's co-founder about the retailer's DEI rollback.

12 months ago

the Philadelphia Portal
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly breaking the Portal is the least surprising story of 2025

The interactive public art installation arrived in LOVE Park in October 2024. It lasted five months before needing repairs.

12 months ago

Protesters marching and carrying signs. One reads RED OR BLUE EPA PROTECTS YOU and another reads EPA PROTECTS ALL AMERICANS
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia
Protests

‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

12 months ago

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