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Hapoel's Antonio Blakeney (left) and Fenerbahce's Wade Baldwin
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections

A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.

53 mins ago

Raking leaves at the park
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

MLK weekend of service, Restaurant Week in the city and ‘burbs and the world premiere of a Sherlock Holmes revival in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Jan. 15 - Jan. 18: ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ in Del., Center City Restaurant Week in Philly, and a writers' conference in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 hour ago

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From left, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Dave Oxman, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Rep. Morgan Cephas
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly congressional candidates talk Trump, Israel, housing, health care and more

Contenders to succeed Dwight Evans seek to stand out from the pack ahead of May primary.

2 hours ago

The “Know Your Rights” trainings
Community
Billy Penn

‘This is not acceptable in Philadelphia’: ICE raid training aims to prep residents for possible encounters

The “Know Your Rights” trainings, which have served over 1,000 people, provide information and tactics. Residents say they’re needed and useful.

3 hours ago

Mahmoud Khalil talks to media
Courts & Law

Court ruling in Philly jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

A three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia instructed the lower court to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil’s habeas petition.

7 hours ago

An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As Philly City Council returns, here’s what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements

Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.

12 hours ago

Listen 1:00
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show preview event
Community

Horticultural Society teases the roots of the upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show

“Rooted: The Origins of American Gardening” opens Feb. 28.

22 hours ago

Listen 1:17
A rendering of what South Broad Street would look like facing North, with large sections with trees and bushes on either side of the street and the median.
Urban Planning

How Philly’s Avenue of the Arts will be transformed into a green space

South Broad Street in Center City begins a small step toward a 10-year, $150 million greening project.

23 hours ago

Listen 1:05
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner holds a press conference
Politics & Policy

‘We will arrest you’: District attorney, sheriff double down on warnings to arrest ICE agents in Philly

Krasner also defended Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who got national attention last week when she said she would "bring the smoke" against ICE.

1 day ago

Listen 1:14
ROcky statue
Community
Billy Penn

Rocky Statue moving to the top of Philadelphia Art Museum steps

The city’s Art Commission approved the move. The statue will be displayed inside the museum before reaching a new home — atop the iconic steps — in August.

1 day ago

Mawn's Ribeye and Prohok
Community
Billy Penn

A restaurant scalper tried to sell 11 tables at Mawn. The mayor just signed a bill making the practice illegal

As Philly’s dining scene heats up, the selling of hard-to-get reservations has become a thing. Here’s why it’s a problem — and what’s being done to address it.

1 day ago

Autumn Nelson stands
Health

A 100-year-old Germantown home will become a new birth center for Philly families

Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.

2 days ago

Listen 1:45
Rich Lazer of the Philadelphia Parking Authority
Urban Planning

Philly bus terminal moving forward on Filbert Street

Up to $2 million will be spent on the former Greyhound terminal to make it clean and attractive for people coming into and leaving town.

2 days ago

Listen 0:58
Bill Courtney coaching
Community

Temple assistant coach Bill Courtney dies suddenly after 3 decades of shaping college basketball

Courtney joined Temple’s program last June. He helped guide the Miami Hurricanes as an assistant coach to the NCAA Final Four in 2023.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo coaches
Community

Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster season with him calling plays

Coach Nick Sirianni announced Tuesday that he’s going in a different direction after one year with Patullo calling plays.

2 days ago

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