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Weather

Philadelphia water department responds to water main break that turned streets and sidewalks into sheets of ice

As the temperatures remain below zero, the city of Philadelphia has responded to a spike in water main breaks.

4 hours ago

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Malala Yousafzai gives a talk
Arts & Entertainment

Malala Yousafzai to accept WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award

The education activist recently published a memoir about growing into adulthood after being shot by the Taliban as a child.

4 hours ago

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South Philly residents hope cones will save their parking spots
Community
Billy Penn

In parking-starved, icebound South Philly, debate rages over saving parking spots, aka ‘savesies’

There are many streets in the city still unplowed after last week’s snow storm. Does clearing a spot confer access to it over time?

5 hours ago

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation uses equipment to clear snow
Weather
Billy Penn

Deep freeze settles in, frustrating residents, impacting weekend

The extreme cold persists and continues to complicate life in Philly. Here’s what you need to know to get through a frigid next few days.

11 hours ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Where to watch and celebrate Unrivaled’s Philly games if you haven’t gotten tickets

There are plenty of watch parties and other festivities to welcome women’s professional basketball back to the city.

11 hours ago

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Courts & Law

Woman charged with misdemeanor assault in viral SEPTA pepper-spraying incident

A former WHYY intern was seen pepper-spraying a conservative influencer in the face on a SEPTA bus earlier this month.

13 hours ago

Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Politics & Policy

‘Horrifying’: Judge blasts federal lawyers over removal of President’s House Site slavery exhibit

Philadelphia sued after the signs telling the story of people enslaved at the site were torn down last week.

16 hours ago

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Education

Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.

1 day ago

Mary Gay Scanlon speaks
Politics & Policy

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon says ICE detainees are treated like ‘federal prisoners’ at Philadelphia detention center

Scanlon, who represents Delco and parts of Philly and Montco, conducted congressional oversight of the facility after one of her constituents died in ICE custody.

1 day ago

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Dan McQuade
Community
Billy Penn

Beloved Philly journalist Dan McQuade dies at age 43

The local writer, known for his quirky and creative reporting, passed away after a battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

1 day ago

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation uses equipment to clear snow
Weather
6abc

More snow on the way for Philadelphia region? What to know about possible storm this weekend

As of Thursday, the latest model guidance for the Philadelphia region depicts a glancing blow late Saturday into Sunday afternoon.

1 day ago

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Things To Do
Community

Black History Month begins, the Philly Auto Show and a pro 3v3 women’s basketball tournament in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 29 - Feb. 1: Art Battle in Delaware, an award show celebrating Philly's top restaurants and the Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 days ago

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Community

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

2 days ago

Listen 1:16
Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

ICE latest: What immigration agreements are in place in Philadelphia, its suburbs, New Jersey and Delaware?

Some local law enforcement has signed 287(g) agreements with ICE. Others are doubling down on limiting cooperation with federal agents amid a nationwide crackdown.

2 days ago

Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future

Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition rallied at the Philly site Wednesday for the return of displays that were taken down last week by National Park Service employees.

2 days ago

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