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Urban Planning

Construction on South Street Pedestrian Bridge starts in 2026, to be completed in 2027

The $329 million I-95 cap project will create nearly 12 acres of parkland and connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront.

12 hours ago

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Community

Philadelphia utility bills surged in 2025, and more increases are coming in 2026. Here’s why

Philadelphians’ electric, gas and water bills all increased in 2025. Together, the typical household is paying around $30 more per month.

22 hours ago

The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s production of ''A Wrinkle in Time'' in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Stranger Things’ and Philly’s Arden Theatre share an affinity for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

The hit Netflix show channels the classic 1962 young adult novel, just as the Arden Theatre puts it on stage.

3 days ago

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Billy Penn

Your Philly New Year’s Eve guide: 38 ways to ring in 2026

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to the milestone year any way you want, from ice skating and dancing to concerts and fireworks.

3 days ago

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Weather

Snow, sleet and ice will hit the Philly region Friday. Here’s what to know

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday. New Jersey, meanwhile, has declared a State of Emergency in all 21 counties.

3 days ago

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Community

Your Philly Christmas tree could get a second life benefitting city gardens, trails and even goats: Here’s how to recycle or compost

Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.

3 days ago

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Community

What is Kwanzaa? And how can you celebrate in Philly?

Here is a look into Kwanzaa – its roots in community and family, and how you can celebrate in Philly.

4 days ago

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Community

Philly’s Jewish museum celebrates its annual Christmas party for everyone

Once again, the Weitzman is opening its doors for “Being ____ at Christmas,” an event for the whole community.

4 days ago

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Community

Penn student’s book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region

The nonprofit For Love and Buttercup helps pediatric cancer patients find kindness and hope with books during their hospital stays.

4 days ago

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Community

South Philly’s Termini Bros Bakery keeps sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive after owner’s death

The South Philly bakery is famous for its cannolis and has become a holiday staple for many who wait around the block to sample the sweet treats.

5 days ago

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Community

These older Philadelphia women are returning to their childhoods and jumping double Dutch to stay fit as they age

Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.

5 days ago

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Philly's biggest news stories; from the pope to the Delco pooper.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025

From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.

Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Money

Gen Z college graduates in Philadelphia are facing tough odds in the job market

With a historically bad job market, phantom job listings and a loss of entry-level positions due to AI, young Philadelphians are sounding the alarm.

6 days ago

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Community

The 5 WHYY News stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, WHYY News remembers five of the stories that mattered most to readers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

6 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly preps for first-time New Year’s Eve concert, extra fireworks and Mummers parade

Philadelphia’s supercharged New Year’s Eve festivities next week will set the stage for a banner year of special events in 2026.

6 days ago

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