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two signs among others read SAVE SEPTA and SAVE SEPTA NOW
Philadelphia
Protests
Transportation

Transit system in ‘crisis’: SEPTA supporters rally at Philadelphia City Hall against ‘death spiral’ of proposed service cuts

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

Jaron Ennis holding his championship belt
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Sports

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

an aerial view of the fire
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety

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

Gianni Infantino and A.J. Brown shaking hands at the press conference
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

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

Debris floats in the water
National
Public Safety

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

Aerials of fire-damaged houses
Housing
New Jersey
Public Safety

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

Matzo ball soup
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

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

view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from the river
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

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 1:05
a SEPTA train
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA 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

Carnaval de Puebla
Community Events
Immigration
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘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 1:21
People watching sports on tvs at a bar
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

One 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

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, firma su primera orden ejecutiva, creando un programa de formación profesional para jóvenes, detrás del escenario después de la ceremonia de toma de posesión en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware.
Delaware

Primer Estado WhatsApp: ‘Primeras semanas en el cargo, Golpe al tráfico de drogas, y Nuevos aranceles anunciados’

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

a sample New Jersey REAL ID
Government
New Jersey
Transportation

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

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Josh Shapiro speaks
Employment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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 0:54
Kate Quinn
Business
Philadelphia

Mütter 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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