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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 month 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 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago

Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Judge overturns ruling on Philadelphia vote-counting rules

Another lawsuit is likely if city officials don’t certify ward committee write-in winners.

1 month ago

The Linc is getting dressed for its date with the FIFA World Cup
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA releases updated plan for Philly’s FIFA World Cup games

There will be increased trains to the Sports Complex during the six games, and extra bus service to the Lemon Hill fan festival.

1 month ago

Huckle cat is the unofficial block captain
Community
Billy Penn

Who let the cats out? A catwalk through Philly’s Cedar Park neighborhood

The Philadelphia region has a higher than average cat population compared to other metro areas. Many of those felines reside in West Philly’s Cedar Park.

1 month ago

The Tetlow Manufacturing Company building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A former Chinatown cosmetics factory with a Gilded Age backstory may soon join Philly’s historic register

Henry Tetlow helped shape America’s cosmetics industry with more affordable — less caustic — face powders before his company collapsed into a family feud.

1 month ago

NAMI youth peer navigator Ashley Murray working with workshop attendees
Arts & Entertainment

PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month

The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.

1 month ago

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Joe Neubauer and Temple University President John Fry sign a scholarship agreement helping children of Philadelphia's first responders pay for college
Education

New scholarship for critical Philadelphia worker families funded at Temple University

The $10,000 annual scholarship will help with children of Philadelphia police, firefighters and SEPTA police.

1 month ago

Listen 1:14
The Nihonbashi Philly staff outside of Ray's Cafe
Community
Billy Penn

The owners of Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly stocked up on all things Philly during a recent visit. Here’s everything they bought

The Chujos picked up over 100 items of Philadelphia swag to take home to Japan. These are some of their favorites and where you can get them.

1 month ago

An 8-month-old poodle named Bondi
Health

Philly-area veterinarians are seeing a rise in ‘pot dogs,’ pets with concerning symptoms of marijuana exposure

Cases involving pets accidentally ingesting medical or recreational marijuana products are becoming more frequent, vets say.

1 month ago

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''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 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 19 primary.

1 month ago

Scott Langdon as Delaware delegate John Dickinson
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

History takes center stage: Philly theaters go all in telling America’s story ahead of 250th

From the classic “1776” to a play set entirely in Lincoln’s grave, Philly theater fans have lots of history-related shows to choose from.

1 month ago

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