
Philadelphia
Penn Museum’s CultureFest! Holi welcomes spring through art and color
The Hindu holiday celebration included dance and a traditional color throw.
3 weeks ago
Faculty, staff at Community College of Philadelphia vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
Union members are pushing for higher wages, improved staffing and free public transit for students.
3 weeks ago
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students
The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
3 weeks ago
Philly arts organizations are navigating stormy federal funding guidelines
As the National Endowment for the Arts tries to comply with the shifting legal status of Trump’s executive orders, arts organizations are struggling to keep up.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:31Philadelphia celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a day of honoring ‘those dedicated to serving others’
The 2025 parade theme was, “St. Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated To Serving Others.”
3 weeks ago
Philly’s Jayden Jiang wins regional spelling bee for second year in a row
The fifth-grader took home first place again in the Philly regional bee at WHYY’s office.
4 weeks ago
‘A year to build foundation’: Philly’s Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year
The Indigenous tradition marks the start of the year in the Aztec calendar.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:56The Mütter Museum’s new exhibit reflects on 5 years of COVID-19
“Trusted Messengers” honors health care workers, community members and public officials who worked to build trust during a time of crisis and uncertainty.
4 weeks ago
Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Detroit, Chicago and Philly street dancing represented in Rennie Harris’ new performance
The Philly-raised choreographer pulled together dancers from three cities to show how street dancing evolves in different places.
4 weeks ago
WHYY News Civic News Summit fosters dialogue between local communities and newsrooms
The conference will feature several panels focused on civic dialogue and community-centered partnerships. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
4 weeks ago
ACCT Philly holding emergency adoption event amid overcrowding crisis at animal shelter
ACCT Philly is offering $10 adoptions for all dogs and cats through March 23.
4 weeks ago
Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Picaflor: A Future Myth” digs into ancient Peruvian mythology to tell a story about the future.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:41Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:57Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
4 weeks ago
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