
Philadelphia
Men still control 73% of board seats of Philly region’s biggest publicly traded companies
There are only three women CEOs at the top 100 publicly traded companies in the Philadelphia region, according to a PwC analysis for the Forum of Executive Women.
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Listen 1:07Philly considering more red light cameras at dangerous intersections
The goal is to make streets safer, but the cameras are also generating millions annually in fines.
2 years ago
Stars cleaning stars on Philly’s Walk of Fame
City life can tarnish even the brightest star. Some of Philly’s music celebrities came to South Broad Street to keep their legacies bright.
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‘We want to know, what are you doing?’: Eastwick residents question officials on proposed levee
Residents of a flood-prone Philly neighborhood learned more about a proposed 15-foot levee near their homes during a meeting Wednesday.
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The state House has sent the upper chamber a bill to change the date of the 2024 presidential primary to April 2. It’s unclear how the state Senate will respond.
2 years ago
Police announce arrest warrant in killing of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger
The warrant includes charges of murder and related offenses. There was no word on a possible motive for the shooting.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Water Department project the source of Roxborough explosion that injured 6 workers
An explosion at the site of the Flat Rock Dam project left six workers in critical condition. The project would reconnect the Manayunk Canal to the Schuylkill River.
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Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.
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Listen 1:32SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
2 years ago
‘Digital Navigator’ program to expand internet help to Philadelphia’s neighboring counties
Comcast and United Way’s program aimed to stem the digital divide in Philadelphia. Now, it’s growing to Bucks, Chester, and beyond.
2 years ago
Large water main break floods portion of Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia
The break was reported around noon Thursday between Woodhaven and Comly roads.
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Uosikkinen’s life in music spans more than four decades. He joined WHYY’s “Morning Edition” to chat with host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 6:45Joel Embiid picks USA Basketball, AP source says, and plans to play in Paris Olympics
Embiid became a U.S. citizen last year and could have also chosen to play for France — or even Cameroon, his homeland, if it qualified for the Paris Games.
2 years ago
If you’re a poet or writer looking for connection in Philly, check these monthly events
If you want to share your work, listen to others, or just connect, check out this list of monthly happenings in Philly’s literary scene.
2 years ago
Sixers Arena on Market East, Madame Fromage, Flags and Vexillology
The ongoing debate surrounding the 76ers arena on Market East has reached a boiling point, with multiple stakeholders now entering the fray. We have the latest updates.
Air Date: October 5, 2023 12:00 pm
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