Community
Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware
The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.
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Listen 1:08Demolition continues at collapsed Grays Ferry parking garage as officials stress safety and patience
Crews spent Saturday tearing down unstable sections of the partially collapsed garage. The collapse on Wednesday killed three members of Ironworkers Local 401.
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The Phanatic reigns supreme: The Phillies legend beat Gritty to be crowned Pa.’s top mascot
The tournament run by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office had 16 mascots from major and minor teams and colleges face off to find out which is the state’s favorite.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the two people missing after the partial collapse of a parking garage being built by CHOP are presumed dead.
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Why do people kick Uber Eats robots? What’s motivating Philadelphians to attack autonomous tech
Despite the parallels to hitchBOT, robot abuse is not just a Philly thing, though giving the robot eyes doesn’t help things.
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Grays Ferry parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing
The seven-level parking garage was under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It was being built to expand CHOP employee parking.
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Philadelphia set to host ‘Ivy Madness’ in 2027, celebrating the Palestra’s 100th anniversary
The top four Ivy League teams will be invited to the 2027 "Ivy Madness" tournament in Philadelphia to decide who gets the conference’s bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Philadelphia tourism groups look at this summer and the next half decade
Tourism officials say they are hoping to get people to Philly, show them a good time and have them keep coming back for more.
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Billy Penn’s ultimate guide to spring in Philly
Things are heating up this spring in Philly – literally. With America 250 coming up, there are more events than ever to enjoy the city.
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Police shoot, kill man in West Philadelphia
The man was struck and the officer's partner rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 a.m.
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The Southeast Asian Market has returned to FDR Park. Here’s what to know
The beloved market of food and goods is open for the season. Here’s information on its hours, offerings and South Philadelphia history.
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Philly weekly events calendar: April 6 through 12
From outdoor markets to a public art project around grief, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to join in on this week in Philly.
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Despite rain, hundreds dress in their Sunday best for Philly’s 93rd annual Easter Promenade
The weather didn’t allow the usual crowd to strut their stuff down South Street, but attendees made the most of it.
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4 key takeaways from the WHYY Civic News Summit
Journalism and community engagement have the power to bridge divides and generate meaningful conversations, panelists said.
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Listen 1:06Panels explored youth media, community connection, AI risks, misinformation and the future of public media.
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