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A view of a small creek with a bridge going over it.
Science

More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says

Environmentalists say contaminated waterways in Philadelphia are caused by raw sewage overflows.

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aerial view of residential blocks in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker vows to help preserve hundreds of subsidized rentals in the West Philly area

The announcement comes more than a year after the owner of Neighborhood Restorations told the city he planned to sell his portfolio of affordable units.

14 hours ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival, Foo Fighters, Newark Independent Film Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 13–16: A kid-friendly science fair at the Franklin Institute, the music of Frankie Beverly and a free concert at Spruce Street Harbor Park are the highlights.

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Money
Billy Penn

The U.S. dollar and other coins got their start right here in Philly

The first U.S. Mint opened in Philly in 1792. Over 234 years later, the institution is still operating and celebrating its role in American finances.

1 day ago

Philadelphia's Portal
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s ‘portal’ is leaving City Hall, searching for a new home

Organizers are looking for a new Philly home for the livestream attraction.

2 days ago

Emily Mello, the new executive director for Mural Arts Philadelphia, wears a white suit and black pants in front of a building
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s new leader is Emily Mello, succeeding Jane Golden

Mello has been an arts education leader at several museums. This will be her first job in Philadelphia.

2 days ago

Listen 1:16
Discovery Pathways dragon boat team training
Arts & Entertainment

South Philly’s youth dragon boat team heads to world championships in Taiwan

A group of 12 students is traveling across the world at the end of August to compete in an ancient sport defined by teamwork, coordination and strength.

2 days ago

Listen 3:59
Quintessence Theatre js seen, in the middle of a busy city block.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Billy Penn City Guide: Mt. Airy and Quintessence Theatre Group

Quintessence is part of an arts scene resurgence in Mt. Airy.

2 days ago

A LeBron James mural from artist Bill Strobel
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Here’s how Philly street artists are embracing LeBron James

New murals, billboards and merchandise celebrating the NBA legend are already here.

2 days ago

The beginning of the block of the Italian Market has restaurants lining both sides of the street, with lights and a banner hanging overhead saying 'Welcome to the Italian Market.'
Arts & Entertainment

Public art installations light up Philly’s Italian Market, honoring immigrant workers and paying homage to their histories

This two-night community event narrated the stories of the Italian Market’s immigrant workers through public art, colorful light boxes and guided tours.

2 days ago

A SEPTA bus breaks through a ceremonial banner as it travels into the Navy Yard for the first time.
Urban Planning

SEPTA celebrates new Navy Yard bus service in the rapidly changing Philadelphia neighborhood

The Route 45 bus will travel from Center City to the growing neighborhood, offering a seamless trip for many who previously had to transfer routes.

2 days ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid play
Community

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks.

2 days ago

The Kind Strangers smile for a photo
Community

Philly’s ‘Kind Strangers’: These Saint Joe’s grads will help you move, clean or do your chores — even if you can’t pay

The friends are offering “pay-what-you-can” services to help build community and normalize asking for help.

3 days ago

August 2023 BP Quizzo night at the annex
Community
Billy Penn

What is ‘Quizzo’? And where can you play in Philly?

The history behind the infamous Philly trivia world — better known as "Quizzo" – and where you can play around the city.

3 days ago

SEPTA bus
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Could self-driving SEPTA buses be coming to Philly?

State Rep. Ben Waxman’s proposal to restrict autonomous transit vehicles stirs debate over AI, cost-savings and jobs.

3 days ago

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