
Philadelphia
Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters
Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”
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First Amendment battle pits Philadelphia Gas Works against climate advocates in rate hike case
Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.
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Listen 2:48Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival connects culture and history across 15 blocks of the city
The Odunde Festival celebrated 50 years in Philadelphia on Sunday with live music and traditional cuisine.
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House Speaker Joanna McClinton joins Q&A with Pennsylvania voters during America in One Room event
The questions pertained to actual proposals before the state legislature on issues like voting rights and reintegration for people formerly incarcerated.
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Portrait of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wins national award
The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.
6 days ago
Listen 1:02WHYY News’ Black Men in Media Summit offered glimpse into a changing industry
Award-winning media professionals shared industry insights and offered professional guidance on how to succeed in a volatile media landscape.
7 days ago
The sculpture will be displayed at the pier through June. Visit Philadelphia is seeking public input on its permanent location.
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Listen 1:01Philly voters give Mayor Parker mixed reviews, would like to see her be more visible
Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.
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Listen 1:00Meet the woman behind Philly’s longest-running African American street festival, Odunde
For second-generation Odunde leader Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, investing in Philadelphia’s youth to learn about entrepreneurship is a top priority.
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‘Toll the Bell’ event in Philadelphia calls for action, awareness of gun violence
The two-day event features performances, speeches and community resources to call for the end of gun violence in Philly.
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Philadelphia Orchestra’s Pride Concert carries on despite NEA funding cut
After a reduction in federal support from the Trump administration, Philly’s queer community showed up in full force for the orchestra’s fourth annual event.
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“Deliberative polling” was developed in the 1990s. A three-day event will see if it can help Pennsylvania voters come together on common concerns.
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Philadelphia’s proposed dog-free park law could be ‘all bark and no bite,’ critics say
Hundreds of new signs could be posted in public parks threatening $2,000 fines for dogs in animal-free zones, if a new bill in Philadelphia City Council becomes law.
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Philadelphia plans to buy more solar power for municipal operations, inching closer to climate goals
The planned solar farm could be finished in 2026, officials say. But it comes as Congressional Republicans seek to slash tax credits for solar.
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The plan is one of the administration’s top priorities. It calls for expanding and preserving the city’s housing supply.
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