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Urban Planning

Philly City Council advances $277M annual budget for Mayor Parker’s signature housing plan

The measure is expected to pass during a second and final vote scheduled for Council's final regular meeting of the year.

8 hours ago

Quinta Brunson speaks behind a podium
Education

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson launches fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students

The fund aims to cover field trip costs for over 115,000 Philly public school students, opening access to the city’s museums and historic landmarks.

8 hours ago

A doctor holds a newborn squirrel
Community

What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.

21 hours ago

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Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026

The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.

1 day ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

1 day ago

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A group of Philadelphia police officers gather in a parking lot behind caution tape
Studio 2
Courts & Law

How Philly turned the tide on homicides

Philadelphia police are closing homicide cases at a rate the city hasn’t seen in decades. We talk with the deputy commissioner and a criminal justice reporter.

Air Date: December 1, 2025 12:00 pm

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Education

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

2 days ago

Listen 2:15
Isaiah T. Martin, Empowered CDC’s president and CEO, stands next to a piece of artwork at the nonprofit's first community waste disposal site near Bartram's Garden.
Community

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

2 days ago

Listen 0:58
Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman hospitalized following police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia

Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.

3 days ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

3 days ago

Listen 1:11
A chalkboard sign on the sidewalk reads
Community

East Passyunk storeowners kick off holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday

One of the longest-standing commercial corridors in Philadelphia is “Small Business Saturday central.”

3 days ago

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Firefighters and emergency personnel are gathered outside of a home in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

4 days ago

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Health

Specialized urgent care for cancer patients is becoming more accessible in Philly

As cancer treatment evolves, health systems are adapting by providing oncology urgent care clinics to patients.

5 days ago

Listen 1:57
Sonia Yoon massages and exfoliates the scalp of a client
Health

Head spas and scalp treatments are gaining popularity in cities like Philadelphia, but what are they?

Head spas are gaining a strong following among beauty influencers and wellness buffs — and their numbers are growing.

5 days ago

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Sebastian Gomez (center), with Philly Achilles' Chris Aiello (right) and Johnny Fitton, after completing Sunday's 2025 Philadelphia Marathon in less than 3 hours, 30 minutes. (Courtesy of Katie Curran)
Community
Billy Penn

‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

5 days ago

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