Philadelphia
Tens of thousands walk the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to celebrate its 100th birthday
While walkers of all ages took in the views, speakers and elected officials touted the bridge’s vital role in the region’s economy.
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Listen 1:11“Freedom Through Faith” at the historic prison’s original synagogue shows how Philly’s Jewish community stepped up for the incarcerated.
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Listen 1:23Half of Philly businesses aren’t complying with plastic bag laws, report says
The report finds that some businesses are still providing plastic bags, which were banned in 2021.
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Listen 1:13Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.
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The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.
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Listen 1:00Tips for the best weekend in Philly
What belongs in the perfect Philly weekend? From coffee and cheesesteaks to museums and murals, we're crowdsourcing the city's ultimate must-do itinerary.
Air Date: July 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:15The Philadelphia Zoo’s bears got a dream home makeover
A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.
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From cheesesteaks to ‘quirky, artsy shops,’ Philly’s Old City offers a taste of old and new
Philly is full of food and dessert joints – and Old City is no exception. We spoke with some of the neighborhood’s iconic spots.
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A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves
The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.
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A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.
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Listen 1:04PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.
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Listen 1:20Public utility regulators say the natural gas explosion was not caused by PGW infrastructure.
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Listen 1:13Philadelphia heat-related death toll jumps to 7 fatalities in first week of July
Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 0:53PECO strike continues as union says company won’t budge
The union says PECO is dragging its heels to wear them out. PECO accuses the union of blocking restoration work.
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Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center targeted in alleged arson attempt
CAIR-Philadelphia has called on investigators to “pursue every available lead” after an attempted arson damaged the mosque.
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