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Passengers got on a Greyhound bus on Spring Garden Street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Three years after shutting down, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026

Philadelphia is poised to once again have a proper bus station for Greyhound and other intercity carriers — back in the same spot where the terminal previously operated.

5 days ago

One the left, incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner (D). On the right, Pat Dugan running for Philadelphia's highest prosector office as a Republican.
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Politics & Policy

Krasner against Dugan: Philadelphia District Attorney election

Who will be Philadelphia’s next District Attorney? Former judge Patrick Dugan is running as a Republican, incumbent DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term as a Democrat.

Air Date: October 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick
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Michael Vick sparked protests when he joined the Eagles in ’09. Some fans can’t forgive his cruelty

Michael Vick's signing with the Eagles in 2009 sparked outrage among fans due to his dogfighting conviction. Some fans have moved on, but others remain upset.

5 days ago

Pierre Robert reading in Rittenhouse Square
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Pierre Robert: 10 things you should know about Philly’s iconic DJ

The WMMR fixture died early Wednesday, at age 70. Did you know he was a vegetarian for decades and kept a “no-play” list?

5 days ago

The Philadelphia Magic Gardens Dia de los Muertos
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween weekend, Third Eye Blind, an Afrofuturism exhibit and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 30 - Nov. 2: Día de los Muertos celebrations in Delaware, a pierogi festival in Philly and John Fogerty in South Jersey are among the highlights.

5 days ago

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Pierre Robert
Community

Philly DJ Pierre Robert, the ‘heart and soul of WMMR,’ has died

One of the most recognized voices in the region, Robert spent 44 years on the air in Philadelphia, all with WMMR.

6 days ago

SEPTA regional rail trains entering and exiting 30th Street station in Philadelphia.
Urban Planning

More time? SEPTA asks for extension of federal deadline to inspect aging Silverliner railcars

Less than half of SEPTA’s 50-year-old fleet of Silverliner cars have been inspected. And out of 108 inspected cars, only 35 have returned to service.

6 days ago

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Courts & Law

Pa. man who spent 43 years in prison before his conviction was overturned now faces deportation

The Trump administration plans to act on a 1999 deportation order despite his murder conviction being overturned because Subramanyam Vedam also has a drug conviction.

6 days ago

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Community

Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation

Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.

6 days ago

The Billy Penn staff posing for a photo outside of Terry Gross' office wearing their bespoke unique halloween costumes, led by Nick Kariuki as the Phillies Karen
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

DIY Philly Halloween costumes guide: 2025 edition

Struggling to imagine a good idea to dress up this year? Consider these options, pulled from the past year’s headlines.

6 days ago

TSA workers and air traffic controllers just missed their first full paycheck
Community
Billy Penn

‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown

As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.

7 days ago

Laborers District Council business manager Ryan Boyer
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Labor leader Ryan Boyer says he wants detente with teachers union

The close ally of Mayor Parker says teachers aren’t “a big fan of mine.” Their union says no meeting is scheduled.

7 days ago

Traffic on 76 East coming into Center City, Philadelphia
Science

Why billions of gallons of raw sewage keep ending up in Philadelphia waterways

With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.

7 days ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

7 days ago

Congregate meals bring senior center members together
Community
Billy Penn

Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company

Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.

1 week ago

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