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Grays Ferry parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing
Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, calls came in for a collapse on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue.
13 hours ago
Philly could keep burning trash in Chester for just 1 more year
The city is evaluating waste-disposal options, while also studying bacterial “digesters” and tip-toeing into composting.
14 hours ago
The fight to maintain family ties is central to the world premiere of James Ijames’ latest play
“Wilderness Generation” offers a solution to today’s widespread feelings of isolation, providing a heartfelt and comic how-to at Philadelphia Theatre Co.
19 hours ago
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.
22 hours ago
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds
PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:19Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls PECO rate hike request ‘pure greed’
PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.
23 hours ago
Listen 1:33Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.
23 hours ago
Listen 4:36A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.
1 day ago
Listen 1:05Philadelphia 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.
1 day ago
Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism
The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.
1 day ago
Listen 1:04Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.
1 day ago
Young Philadelphians showed off their civics projects, participated in workshops about local elections and got hands-on experience with a voting machine.
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.
2 days ago
Trouble pooping on vacation? You’re not alone, and here’s how to fix that
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.
2 days ago
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