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Local politicians, transit workers and everyday riders expressed concern over the proposed cuts and called for more funding to cash-strapped SEPTA.
1 year ago
Philly’s favorite boxer ‘Boots’ Ennis is bringing a big-time bout back to Atlantic City
The 27-year-old Ennis has won seven straight fights overall and made three straight successful title defense since he defeated Ukrainian fighter Karen Chukhadzhian in 2023.
1 year ago
Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home
Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.
1 year ago
FIFA president visits Philly to promote upcoming summers of World Cup soccer
Gianni Infantino dropped several “Go Birds” greetings — and a big donation for the city’s soccer development — in his first visit to the city.
1 year ago
NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists
Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.
1 year ago
Girl is killed and her sister is missing after a fire destroys several Millville, New Jersey homes
The fire's heat was so intense that it melted part of a fire truck and a parked car.
1 year ago
You don’t have to be Jewish to take advantage of Philly’s delicious Passover deals
Billy Penn rounded up a list of Passover-friendly options and Seder dinner meals available in the city. L’chaim!
1 year ago
Philly metro loses hundreds of federal government jobs as more IRS layoffs loom
Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.
1 year ago
Listen 1:05SEPTA service would be cut nearly in half under new budget proposal if more funding not secured
The transit authority unveiled a budget proposal that would include a reduction to nearly half of its service, fare increases of more than 20% and cuts to the workforce.
1 year ago
‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations
The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Listen 1:21One year in, Watch Party PHL has plans to provide a permanent home for women’s sports fans in Philly
The group packed Lucy’s with over 350 people for the NCAA women’s basketball final between UConn and South Carolina. It hopes soon to have its own home.
1 year ago
Delaware enfrenta una nueva etapa con cambios en el liderazgo, esfuerzos contra el crimen organizado y decisiones que marcan la política económica del estado.
1 year ago
New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know
Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.
1 year ago
Listen 0:57Pennsylvania is recruiting bilingual workers with a pay incentive pilot program
The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.
1 year ago
Listen 0:54Mütter Museum’s controversial executive director is gone; new CEO weighs in
Her leadership for the past 2.5 years has been polarizing, and led to controversies both internal and external.
1 year ago
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