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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado
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Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.

1 month ago

Ode to George 2 sculpture by Clifford Ward
Arts & Entertainment

Working in isolation for 10 years, Philly artist reveals his army at Grounds for Sculpture

Clifford Ward has quietly crafted two dozen African fantasy warriors. They are the centerpiece of his first exhibition in a decade.

1 month ago

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The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension

Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.

1 month ago

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Feminist Bird Club Philly members looking through binoculars
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Find your flock: Ways to explore birding in Philadelphia

Birding in Philly has become popular, and many of the city’s birding groups focus on inclusivity and diversity.

1 month ago

A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cure your ballot: 550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 20 primary.

1 month ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Community
Billy Penn

The ‘Tush Push’ has really gotten under the NFL’s skin. Just watch Eagles opponents’ schedule reveals for evidence

There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.

1 month ago

Tyler Dallas of South Philadelphia attempts to ascend the grease pole at the Italian Market Festival Sunday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

1 month ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Trump’s grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)

The feds have slashed funding for university research, public health, climate resiliency, public service and food banks.

1 month ago

Writer James Patterson receiving the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award at event
Community

From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

1 month ago

Listen 1:35
Swoop posing for a photo with a painting on the wall
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Art of the Win: Kansas City museum delivers painting to Philly as part of Super Bowl wager

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will display a Manet painting it received from KC’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art until August.

1 month ago

A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

1 month ago

Many onlookers watch people climbing a greased pole
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Italian Market Fest, Japanese Breakfast, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 month ago

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Community

Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

1 month ago

Rue Landau looks on
Arts & Entertainment

Philly politicians, arts administrators rally in the wake of disappearing NEA funds

As Philly debates its next budget, the city’s art sector demands to be heard.

1 month ago

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Rick Tocchet speaks during his induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

1 month ago

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