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Here are all the details for the 2025 Marathon Weekend in Philly

What the road closures will look like Friday and Saturday. When everything starts. Where to watch runners.

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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia: How to get free food or help with donations

Even with SNAP benefits restored, some Philly families will struggle to afford a Thanksgiving dinner.

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Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida

It has spent most of this year at the Port of Mobile in Alabama, being scoured to remove chemicals, wiring, plastic and glass.

1 month ago

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Young siblings among 3 dead after house fire in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section, mother says

Officials said the fire broke out around 1 a.m. on Tuesday in the 3400 block of Hope Street, and that a 45-year-old woman, a 6-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy died.

1 month ago

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For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means

Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

1 month ago

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Which Philly restaurants will earn a Michelin star? We’ll find out next week

Philly will host the Michelin Guide’s event next Tuesday, which will unveil winners here and in NYC, Boston and Chicago.

1 month ago

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Billy Penn

Liberty Bell will reopen Thursday, flight disruptions may continue: Philly shutdown updates

The 43-day government shutdown ended yesterday. We looked into how and when services like national park access will resume.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia

Starbucks workers kick off strike in Philadelphia, other U.S. cities on company’s busy Red Cup Day

Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Herr’s wants Philly to pick the chip flavors of 2026 with ‘Taste the 250’ contest

The Chester County-based company has opened voting to pick the flavors that will represent “freedom, liberty and unity” on store shelves during 2026’s summer celebrations.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia

A life of service: Philadelphia Navy veteran leads nonprofit that tackles food insecurity, gun violence

Claire Gunnison served for a decade in the Navy. Now she is working to improve the quality of life of Philadelphians around the city.

2 months ago

Around 200,000 military service members transition out of active-duty service every year.
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Veterans Day: Life after military service

Around 200,000 military service members transition out of active-duty service every year. On this Veterans Day, we hear from local heroes sharing stories of coming home.

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Philadelphia veterans find community at Operation Mud

A class at Philadelphia’s Clay Studio connects veterans through creating art.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

Packed cars, cancellations and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week

SEPA announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks.

2 months ago

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Social Justice

‘Being together is medicine’: West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade marks 25th anniversary milestone

The parade and pageant is a West Philadelphia tradition, featuring participatory theater, handmade puppets and music and dance performances highlighting a number of causes.

2 months ago

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