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Ruins of a home after an explosion
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Housing
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Port Richmond residents sue PGW, PECO, city and neighbors over 2023 explosion that leveled homes

Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.

1 year ago

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Eiji Mizukane places a glass bottle into a paper trash bag during a North Philly cleanup
Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Social Justice

How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service

Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion

Hurts threw for 2,903 yards this season with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.

1 year ago

Naim Scott sitting in the apartment with the propane heater running
Environment
Housing
Philadelphia

West Philly tenants say they’ve had no heat — and no answers — for months

Locust Towers apartment tenants say they don’t understand why they don’t have heat this winter and that their landlord is ignoring their complaints.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
the LOVE Park sign in the snow
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Safety

Warming centers open as safe places in Philly during cold snap

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the playoffs. Here’s when, where and how to watch

With six Pro Bowlers, including star running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bring Philly another Super Bowl ring.

1 year ago

a rendering of the new nature center
Delaware
Outdoors
Public Spaces

White Clay Creek State Park set to build new $9M nature center preserving history and expanding educational resources

The northern Delaware park is replacing the historic Chambers House Nature Center with a center that focuses on education and recreation.

1 year ago

Listen 1:32
A father and daughter playing in the snow at the park
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Snow days are rare these days, and some Philly parents embraced this one

At Dickinson Square Park, parents welcomed the chance to share the time with kids.

1 year ago

Jalen Hurts running with the ball
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles’ run at the Super Bowl depends on if QB Jalen Hurts has recovered from a concussion

The Eagles are the betting favorite to win a wild-card playoff game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.

1 year ago

The immigrant advocacy group Juntos held a protest vigil
Immigration
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Immigrants in Philly stress about their futures under Trump

Lacking clear information, they believe rumors or gird for deportation.

1 year ago

Members of the street medicine team check in on a person in a wheelchair
Homelessness
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Volunteers needed for Philly’s annual homeless count

The city's Office of Homeless Services’ annual count will commence Jan. 22. Interested participants can sign up online by Jan. 6.

1 year ago

Saquon Barkley sits and smiles
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles sit Barkley, Hurts in season finale win against Giants

After beating the Giants 20-13, the NFC East champion Eagles are the No. 2 seed in the conference and will host a playoff game against the Packers next weekend.

1 year ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney honors civil rights leader Richard
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

Richard ‘Mouse’ Smith remembered as ‘arbiter of justice’ after sudden death

The civil rights leader was also a close, lifelong friend of President Joe Biden, dating back to the 1960s.

1 year ago

SEPTA bus at 9th and Chestnut streets
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA is trying to fix cards that aren’t working

The transit agency says the cards have incorrectly set expiration dates. Those affected can still ride.

1 year ago

Billy DiMaio (Chestnut Hill College, griffinathletics.com)
Crime
National
Philadelphia

Chestnut Hill College grad among those killed in New Orleans attack

Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but families and friends have started sharing their stories.

1 year ago

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