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Arthur Steinberg speaking with Philadelphia Federation of Teachers members behind him
Education

Philadelphia teachers will be present for first day of school, but September walkout looms

The teachers union and school district have made progress on some issues, but the union head said teachers are prepared to walk if a deal isn’t reached.

7 months ago

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The 2025 Philly Bookstore Crawl passport
Billy Penn
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s Bookstore Crawl returns Aug. 23, bigger and better than ever

The event offers discounts, giveaways and book signings in and around the city. This year’s crawl will host a variety of authors and parties/events.

7 months ago

a sign reads The Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Community

Yet another homegrown biotech company is laying off Philly workers in a volatile market

Some of Philadelphia’s biotechnology companies that specialize in cell therapy shed employees in recent weeks as the industry is facing some unique headwinds.

7 months ago

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Modern office buildings at the Navy Yard
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Philly’s tech startup investment group, to move to Center City

After 20 years in South Philadelphia, the public-private partnership said the move will make it more centrally located in the city.

7 months ago

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Front of Rocket Income Tax
Courts & Law

‘Brazen lie after brazen lie’: Unraveling $9M pandemic relief scam masterminded by Delaware tax adviser

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 million himself.

7 months ago

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Two men speaking in front of a store
Community

Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.

7 months ago

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Josh Sanderlin (right) speaks with James Brobyn
Community

‘Here to get a little buzz’: Buyers flow into retail marijuana stores as Delaware launches recreational market

Recreational sales began at 12 medical weed dispensaries that paid $100,000 apiece for conversion licenses. Thirty retail-only stores are coming too.

7 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why everyone’s a critic

Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?

Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm

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a fence by Angelo Pizza
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Market Street shops brace as construction continues to stifle business

A summer of sidewalk closures, fencing and noise has already hurt foot traffic and revenue in Philly. Now, a new wave of road work threatens to prolong the pain.

7 months ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Money

How Philadelphia women are still working to close the gender pay gap

Data shows that, across multiple factors, the pay gap between men and women still persists, even in big cities like Philadelphia.

7 months ago

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Shelby Labs, Kristin Marcell and Joe Hogan look on
Community

Pennsylvania lawmakers say child care is broken, but don’t agree on how to fix it — yet

State lawmakers are promising changes to improve affordability for families, profitability for businesses and less debt for teachers by cutting red tape.

7 months ago

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Family shops in a JaZams toy store
NPR
Politics & Policy

Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here’s what we know

Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.

7 months ago

Tony Sorrentino will join the Fairmount Park Conservancy
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Fairmount Park Conservancy taps UPenn exec for top job

Tony Sorrentino will focus on private-public partnerships to boost city parks.

7 months ago

Solar panels
Politics & Policy

Residential solar installers face a rush before end-of-year tax credit deadline

Residential solar tax credits were supposed to last for another decade. The Dec. 31 deadline has homeowners rushing to install and get their systems online.

7 months ago

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ChristianaCare Hospital's West Grove Campus
Health

ChristianaCare to open West Grove ‘neighborhood hospital’ in August

The site of the former Jennersville Hospital in Chester County will soon be home to ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital.

7 months ago

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