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The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Politics

Delco is backing a regional youth detention center, 5 years after abuse allegations shuttered its own

In 2021, Delaware County’s detention center was vacated following explosive allegations of “physical, sexual, and psychological abuse by staff.”

1 month ago

Benjamin Franklin
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

52 Weeks of Firsts: Ben Franklin’s resume is long. His role as first American postmaster gets highlighted this weekend

Benjamin Franklin wore many hats – one of his earliest ones was serving as America’s first postal leader.

1 month ago

A Hanukkah lamp from St. Eustatius bears an inscription in Hebrew
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Weitzman Museum tells the forgotten story of Caribbean Jews who supplied the American Revolution

“The First Salute” pulls artifacts from Sint Eustatius to tell the “hidden” story of the colonies’ crucial island allies.

1 month ago

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Reading Terminal Market was named Best Public Market in America
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

‘A full sensory experience’: Reading Terminal crowned America’s Best Public Market, per USA Today

Philly’s historic market celebrated the victory with a visit from the mayor, a flash mob and free cookies.

1 month ago

Adam Geer, Philly's chief public safety director
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program

The eight-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.

1 month ago

A man drives through the Philadelphia 2nd District police building
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing

Man arrested after deliberately driving into police building in Northeast Philly, commissioner says, hurting 5

"An absolute deliberate act," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said of the Tuesday crash in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

1 month ago

Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

More than just home runs. Here’s all that’s planned for Philly’s All-Star week

There’s plenty more going than the 96th Midsummer Classic and the Home Run Derby, as baseball joins the semiquincentennial party.

1 month ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports
Transportation
Billy Penn

Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb

Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.

1 month ago

An ICE agent stands outside a warehouse
Immigration
Pennsylvania

2 environmental organizations seek to join legal fight against ICE’s plans for warehouse detention centers in Pa.

The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.

1 month ago

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Senior man and mature woman wearing apron and picking vegetables
Aging
Employment
Philadelphia

Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows

Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.

1 month ago

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Bartram's Garden
Outdoors
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly

Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.

2 months ago

The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Spaces
6abc

Wildwood considering overnight boardwalk closure

The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.

2 months ago

Rudbeckia flowers in the Summer Winter Community Garden
Studio 2
Outdoors
Sustainability

How to have a greener thumb

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.

Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

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Annual Naturepalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Environment
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly

There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.

2 months ago

Birdwatchers during a Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Animals
Community Events
New Jersey
Outdoors

2 special birding events are coming up in New Jersey that are designed for people with reduced mobility

The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.

2 months ago

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