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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 month ago

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Bartram Village comprises 44 aging brick buildings
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals

An emergency declaration cleared the way for the site’s 44 aging, vacant homes to be demolished.

1 month ago

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Attendees walk along Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community
Billy Penn

Here’s how road closures for America 250 events may affect your commute

The city is closing down many roads in the city through July 4 to support Wawa Welcome America Festival events. Here are the changes you can expect.

1 month ago

A block of South Broad Street in Philadelphia, between Spruce and Pine streets, is seen with a raised median filled with plantings
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts introduces South Broad Street’s green future

A $150 million plan to beautify a mile of South Broad has begun with a “beta test.”

1 month ago

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Deputies escort Michelle Zajko, left, Daniel Blank, right, and Jack LaSota, in orange, from the Allegany County Courthouse
Courts & Law

Delco DA charges woman allegedly tied to extremist Zizian group with murder of her parents

Michelle Zajko is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Richard and Rita Zajko in December 2022.

1 month ago

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Fans show off their DIY Philly FIFA fan fest bracelets
Community
Billy Penn

FIFA fan fest organizers reveal steps to cut down lines for World Cup bracelets

The free customizable charm bracelets offered at the Bank of America booth have become a viral hit, and created long queues to get one.

1 month ago

Event attendees engage in Q&A with the panel discussing the pursuit of happiness and the Declaration of Independence at WHYY.
Community

250 years later, Americans are still wrestling with democracy’s promise and the ‘pursuit of happiness’

What Thomas Jefferson meant by "the pursuit of happiness" may be very different from what Americans mean today.

1 month ago

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Anna Deavere Smith poses for a photo in WHYY studios.
Arts & Entertainment

Anna Deavere Smith debuts a play about her ancestor in Philadelphia’s ‘What Now’ festival

Smith’s great-great-grandfather, Basil Biggs, buried the dead after the Battle of Gettysburg.

2 months ago

Listen 1:50
Madison Blank, who takes medication for ADHD
Health

‘I was white-knuckling it’: Philadelphia patients are still struggling to get ADHD meds amid years-long shortage

Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.

2 months ago

Listen 2:29
An aerial view of the 6abc office building.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia’s 6abc calls upon viewers to support station amid FCC’s early license review

WPVI-TV is telling viewers that the FCC is “questioning our commitment to viewers and threatening to take us off the air."

2 months ago

A closeup of a group of mangoes sitting on a table
Community
Billy Penn

One reporter’s quest to find the perfect Indian mango in Philadelphia

A South Philly parking lot. Hours of driving. The golden taste of the king of fruit.

2 months ago

Some had a hard time deciding which chip was their favorite
Community
Billy Penn

Our chip champion for Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250’ competition

Loaded Cheese Fries, Hickory Barbecue or Jalapeño Cream Cheese? The choice was tough.

2 months ago

Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia is technically a buyer’s market, but housing economists say that’s misleading

Sellers are less serious, and buyers can’t afford anything. Economists say it will likely take years for things to improve.

2 months ago

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal
Arts & Entertainment

France defeats Iraq in Philly’s weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus as Iraq’s diaspora cheered on their nation’s return to the tournament.

2 months ago

Many people sitting in chairs on a stage in front of an audience for a Q and A session.
Arts & Entertainment

United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices

The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.

2 months ago

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