
Philadelphia
A new CHOP research program is exploring ways to reduce long-term effects of cancer treatment
The new research program will look at ways to reduce risks of heart disease, hormone delays and other late-term effects of cancer treatment.
3 months ago
Listen 4:40At last public comment session on arena project, tensions on full display
Supporters and opponents showed up for a final, testy, raucous hearing on the Sixers arena proposal Monday night.
3 months ago
Tyson Foods is closing 2 Philly-based meat plants, laying off more than 200 workers
The two North Philly factories are associated with Original Philly Holdings, which makes meat for cheesesteaks.
3 months ago
Listen 0:48Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings
Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.
3 months ago
Proposed legislation would restrict mobile providers from operating on residential streets, near schools and recreation centers and in other public areas of Kensington.
3 months ago
Listen 1:24Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise
The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.
3 months ago
Listen 7:38Man who allegedly killed ex, left her in shallow grave is ‘most wanted man’ in Philly: U.S. Marshals
The woman's body was found in the city's Fox Chase neighborhood last month. Police say the man had a dispute with the victim before she went missing.
3 months ago
Public comment winds down, votes loom for arena project
Here’s what you need to know as City Council moves toward crucial votes at arena hearings.
3 months ago
Renovations underway at Philadelphia Film Society Center following strong pandemic recovery
The grant from Philadelphia’s Wyncote Foundation recognized film as a “driver for community engagement and economic growth.”
3 months ago
Listen 1:04How one Philadelphia medical student is learning to be a young caregiver to a parent with dementia
An estimated one in six millennial caregivers are caring for a loved one with a type of dementia, past research has shown.
3 months ago
Listen 5:29The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found nearly one in five patient families struggle to get enough food, and wanted to address it.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18Charles L. Blockson Collection at Temple turns 40
The collection at Temple University honors the legacy of one of America’s foremost historians and collectors of artifacts on the global Black experience.
3 months ago
Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals
Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.
3 months ago
SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.
3 months ago
Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D
The outage impacted flights in Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal D.
3 months ago