Philadelphia
Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia
The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.
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Listen 1:00After a devastating crash left a woman in need of a kidney transplant, her family’s journey highlights the need for more organ donation awareness in communities of color.
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Cruises restarted departures from Philadelphia in April after a 15-year break, offering trips to Bermuda and Canada and creating 2,200 jobs.
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How you can still get involved in the Philadelphia Cycling Classic’s weekend events
Top professional riders will take on the Manayunk Wall on Sunday, but there’s also ways you can get your bike out for the return of the festivities.
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The first Slinky was made in Philly, and its legacy lives on through the inventor’s children
Richard and Betty James created the Slinky by accident. It was Betty who popularized the toy and ultimately made it one of the more popular creations.
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Aug. 27–30: Lady A in Delaware, a drone show in Delco and a satirical take on Sherlock Holmes take center stage.
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Listen 5:12Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 85 affordable homes to Strawberry Mansion
The project includes a mix of rentals and homes for sale, as well as a large community park with a picnic area and stage.
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Listen 1:09Philly celebrates John Coltrane’s 100th birthday with $27,000 in grant funding for artists
Artists with a “soul-tie” to Coltrane’s music have the opportunity to showcase new ideas with Coltrane 100 Philly.
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How Dolly Parton made her mark on Philadelphia
A look at some of the late country star’s most notable Philly appearances.
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The Ritz Five movie theater in Old City is closed indefinitely
The city says the theater has violated Philadelphia’s fire code and needs to make appropriate changes before it can reopen.
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Can Philly Art Map replace Instagram for your latest local art news?
The new social media app shows you where to explore creative spaces around the city.
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Philadelphia should do more to help unhoused people during heat waves, advocates say
In an open letter, a coalition of homeless people, advocates and service providers called for a heat response similar to how the city handles cold.
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Listen 1:20Amid a dispute between federal and city officials over the site’s slavery exhibit, the gathering marked the anniversary of enslaved Africans’ arrival in America in 1619.
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Listen 1:29Less than two years after a Wharton dropout co-founded it, Albacore has $10 million in investments and a contract to supply the U.S. Navy.
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Listen 1:18Live from the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum: 275 years of medicine
Studio 2 is scrubbing in! 275 years after doors first opened, we’re hosting a special live remote broadcast from the nation’s very first official hospital.
Air Date: August 25, 2026
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