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‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

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PECO bills will rise by about $5 on average starting June 1

The increase comes as rising demand and infrastructure costs continue pushing electricity bills higher.

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All aboard! America’s first steamboat for passengers and freight left from Philadelphia

The country’s first steamboat carried passengers and freight thousands of miles back and forth between Philly and Burlington, New Jersey, charting new territory for travel.

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22nd annual Philly Ride of Silence
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Billy Penn

Philly’s Ride of Silence mourns the 13 cyclists killed over the past year

Hundreds rode quietly from City Hall to the Museum of Art, including a family member of the most recent bicyclist killed by a motor vehicle.

1 month ago

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WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

U.S. Soccer’s FIFA World Cup squad includes 4 with Philly ties, 5 if you count Hershey

Philly fans also had opinions about some of the players that didn’t make the cut.

1 month ago

Columbus Square Park in South Philadelphia's Passyunk Square neighborhood
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Columbus Square Park, a South Philly community gathering spot

At the historic park, beer gardens, a playground and ball fields are big draws for local families.

1 month ago

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6abc

Packed Upper Merion meeting highlights divide over proposed data center campus

Fire officials and police officers were present as the meeting reached standing-room-only capacity, with overflow rooms and the township lobby filled with residents.

1 month ago

Panelist Maya Izzard, 17, talks about the significance of the American Revolution
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Philadelphia

America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution

The event, hosted by WHYY and Penn’s McNeil Center, brought together a panel of students and educators to discuss the meaning of democracy.

1 month ago

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Delaware
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Religion

Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo

Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.

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Former St. Louis City head coach Bradley Carnell
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell, replace sporting director Ernst Tanner with Jon Scheer

Carnell’s sophomore season in charge saw the team currently with one win, 10 losses and four draws, the worst record in MLS going into the FIFA World Cup break.

1 month ago

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Outdoors
Philadelphia
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Escape Philly’s busy streets at a 2,000 acre taste of nature near Roxborough

Get to know Wissahickon Valley Park, with its 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and anyone looking to enjoy a nearby trip to the great outdoors.

2 months ago

Vibrant Coffee Roaster's co-owner Ross Nickerson
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your Philly coffee and coffee shop guide

Philly is a city full of caffeine! From matcha to coffee shops, here is your guide to unique Philly coffee.

2 months ago

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Changing Communities
Philadelphia

‘We have to save ourselves’: Philly nonprofits are fighting for survival after a key sponsor lost more than $400,000

The collapse of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers has left nonprofits scrambling to recover lost funds.

2 months ago

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Visual Arts

Gretjen Clausing, founder of PhillyCAM, has died

Clausing founded PhillyCAM in 2009 to put media production into the hands of all Philadelphians.

2 months ago

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