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The Clark Park dog drinking fountain
Community
Billy Penn

Home is where the dogs are: Everyday life around West Philly’s Clark Park

The Dog Bowl is a favorite meet-up for neighbors with dogs and even for people without pets looking for the oxytocin hit that comes from petting and cooing over a pup.

3 hours ago

Andre Saunders, the winner of the Harriett Tubman statue caption contest
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly asked, and you decided: Here’s the quote that will be on the Harriett Tubman statue

The civil rights icon will be featured on a statue at City Hall later this year – and one Philly artist’s quote will be inscribed on its base.

3 hours ago

Rendering of Philadelphia's Fan Festival site
Community
Billy Penn

Parking passes, road closures and ride share restrictions: How Philly is prepping for Lemon Hill World Cup fest

The fan fest site will open on June 11 and be open every day of the tournament, including the five rest days when there are no games scheduled.

3 hours ago

Chris Rabb speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results

Pennsylvania’s primaries will tee up high-stakes midterms in November, with Democrats hoping to retake control of Congress.

4 hours ago

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Health

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in North Philly announces layoffs ahead of kidney transplant program closure

The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.

16 hours ago

A rendering of new apartments in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to develop long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors

Amid a shortage of senior housing, the project will bring deeply affordable apartments for older adults and new homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood.

17 hours ago

Chris Rabb speaks
Politics & Policy

Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from ‘the squad’ and local grassroots activism

Rabb’s victory is an upset to the Democratic establishment and may provide a glimpse into the direction of the party.

18 hours ago

Students walking east on Spring Garden Street
Weather

57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave

Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.

18 hours ago

Children play outside a polling place at the East Passyunk Community Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Weather

Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.

18 hours ago

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A neighborhood of ornate Victorian homes
Community
Billy Penn

On the edge of Black Bottom: A walk down Lancaster Avenue

This West Philly neighborhood is steeped in history that locals are eager to keep alive.

21 hours ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School in Scranton, Pa., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Among the closely watched U.S. House races: The 3rd Congressional District in Philly and the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County.

1 day ago

''I Voted'' stickers rest on a ballot box at a polling place.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results

See full results, including for contested primary races like the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County and the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia.

1 day ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to a crowd
Politics & Policy

3rd District candidates rack up high-profile endorsements in the final stretch

High-profile progressives like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have lined up to endorse Chris Rabb while party faithful stand behind Sharif Street.

2 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and City Commissioner Omar Sabir at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Philly DA, city commissioners team up for election-security task force

The biannual event will feature county detectives and assistant district attorneys fielding calls about Election Day issues.

2 days ago

A guide speaks to a group of people gathered around her.
Community
Billy Penn

Alt Philly history: Walking tours to explore the city’s diverse cultural heritage

The Liberty Bell is nice, but Philadelphia has many other stories to tell.

2 days ago

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