
Philadelphia
Even in Philly, some support Trump’s mass firings
Republicans say inflation and national debt demand sharp federal cuts.
4 hours ago
City Council members call on ICE to release ‘lifelong Philadelphian’ in detention
Sereyrath Van was only 4 years old when he came to Philadelphia from a refugee camp in Thailand. Van is now waiting to be deported to a country he has never been to.
4 hours ago
Listen 1:10Philly start-up trying to improve financial literacy snags equity stake from Enterprise Center
Inspired by savings clubs, the goal is to connect financial advisers to first-time investors to stock market investing.
8 hours ago
The president appears ready to move ahead with steep import taxes after a monthlong pause.
9 hours ago
Listen 1:58Philadelphia Flower Show, Mardi Gras and an Oscars party in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
“Our Town” in Delaware, a Duran Duran tribute in Philly and “Hollywood, Nebraska” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
19 hours ago
Listen 5:12Gov. Shapiro meets with Penn Med leader amid ‘existential’ threat posed by Trump
The top administrator painted a dire portrait of Penn Medicine’s future amid a “chaotic pace of government regulations and executive orders.”
20 hours ago
15 cozy soups to get you through the end of winter
These hearty favorites of Billy Penn and WHYY staff will help keep your belly full until spring.
22 hours ago
Meet the semifinalists in the Sadie T.M. Alexander Statue contest
Five semifinalists will now create and propose designs for a statue celebrating a native Philadelphian and civil rights activist.
22 hours ago
Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.
1 day ago
Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations near Philly’s Central High School
The fire department said the evacuations, near the intersection of the city’s East Germantown, Logan and Ogontz neighborhoods, are a “precautionary measure.”
1 day ago
City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike
The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 dollars the following year if the increase is approved.
2 days ago
Listen 1:17Kensington drug crackdown has some impact, but it’s still very early days
Drug market shifts to new blocks as city gears up Wellness Court program.
2 days ago
Calling all young jazz enthusiasts for a free female-led jam session
Key of She is leading jazz workshops at the Settlement Music School this Sunday for female and nonbinary students of all levels.
2 days ago
Bathrooms rock: Franklin Square to get $7.8M in upgrades
The Old City and Chinatown park has started a handful of capital improvements anticipating a new, underground PATCO train stop.
2 days ago
Listen 1:19Culinary Collective: A shared space where Philly’s food entrepreneurs thrive together
This unique coworking kitchen space supports everything from pop-up restaurants to food trucks.
2 days ago