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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.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06New 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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:23Part 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.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:31Alec 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.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14‘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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Founders 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.
4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
‘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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:25What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?
National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
4 weeks ago
Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date
CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.
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