Philadelphia
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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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
Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.
3 days ago
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
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
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
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
Listen 0:58Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.
5 days ago
Listen 2:03Philly’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
Listen 52:45Gen 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
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
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.
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