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Philadelphia

People marching for recovery
Community

Philadelphia’s annual Recovery Walks! event aims to make recovery from addiction more visible

Nearly three out of four people who ever struggle with drug or alcohol use survive and go on to recovery, national estimates show.

2 years ago

Map of Philadelphia showing trails
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Connecting the gaps in Philadelphia’s river trails: What’s open now, and what’s planned for the future

Neither the Schuylkill or Delaware pathways are continuous — yet.

2 years ago

File photo: Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker participates in the Restoring Safety Forum at WHYY. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Leaked emails from Parker’s campaign show ‘contempt’ for local media, journalists say

One of the messages mistakenly forwarded to Hall Monitor suggested the outlet’s reach was too small to warrant granting requests.

2 years ago

A brick walkway and stone building with a Temple logo flag flying.
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple launches search for its new leader

Starting this month, the university will seek feedback from the community through listening and engagement sessions.

2 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner watches the body camera footage of former officer Mark Dial’s partner at a press conference announcing murder and other charges against Dial in the shooting and killing of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry on September 8, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in Eddie Irizarry killing

The suspended Philadelphia police officer turned himself in and was arrested on Friday morning and will face charges that carry a minimum of 35 years in prison.

2 years ago

Martha Eies on stage.
Arts & Entertainment

She’s back: Funk freak Red 40 makes her hometown return in Fringe Fest

Funky, liberating, and a little gross, Martha Eies’ alter ego disappeared from Philly almost five years ago. This weekend, she’s back.

2 years ago

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Police at a crime scene
Community
6abc

City streets department worker fatally shot in South Philadelphia

Police said three streets employees were arriving to do work on the area. One worker left the car to go into a corner store and ended up in an altercation inside the store.

2 years ago

Nanu's Hot Chicken on Cottman Avenue, where the Rashid brothers are planning much more
Community

The Nanu’s brothers already planning expansion — and the region’s first all-halal food hall

From Pakistan to Brooklyn to Northeast Philly, the Rashid family sticks together and tries to give back to their community.

2 years ago

Virus Outbreak Home Tests
Health
Billy Penn

Where to find free or low-cost COVID tests in Philadelphia

Though still lower than past years, cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up. Happily, tests are still readily accessible.

2 years ago

I-676 is seen filled with floodwaters from the Schuylkill River
Science

PBS is coming to Philly to talk climate, community empowerment at Penn

The event is a two-part panel looking at “recasting the climate change narrative,” with a renewed focus on exploring solutions rather than emphasizing crises.

2 years ago

Libby Rosof, lfet, and Roberta Fallon, right, pose for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

The 20-year art crawl: Artblog celebrates two decades of documenting Philly’s art scene

As press coverage of the arts shrinks, Artblog celebrates two decades of crawling through Philly’s galleries.

2 years ago

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A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote

The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.

2 years ago

Parents walking their children to school
Education

More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps

Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.

2 years ago

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Jennifer Weiner is the author of many bestselling books. Her latest is The Breakaway.
Studio 2

Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner, Hurricane Season Update, Philly Fringe Sneak Peek

"The Breakaway" author Jennifer Weiner joins us. Also, the latest on tropical storms and depressions midway through hurricane season, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Air Date: September 6, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:54
The Dictionary.com definition of ''jawn.''
Community
Billy Penn

‘Jawn’ is being added to Dictionary.com, and Philadelphians feel a way

As the ‘language of the city’ receives wider acclaim, people in Philly want the local roots to remain clear.

2 years ago

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