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Community

Philly water rates could soon rise under city proposal

The two-part filing will include an increase designed to cover "costs of essential services" to keep the city's municipally-owned utility stable.

3 years ago

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Education

Philadelphia School District joins building trades unions to offer apprenticeship training

The goal of the OSHA 10 training is to give students a head start on getting into apprenticeship training in Philly, and eventually access to well-paying jobs.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. Sen. Hughes makes decision on race for Philly Mayor

The state senator had been considering a run for mayor in a crowded race, but opted against it.

3 years ago

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Where to watch the Eagles NFC championship game in and around Philly

Only the San Francisco 49ers stand between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles securing a spot in Super Bowl LVII.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts among AP NFL MVP finalists

Justin Jefferson, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow also are finalists for MVP.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Tailen Hurts’ among 19 Delaware Valley rescue pups competing in Puppy Bowl 2023

On Sunday, Feb. 12, Puppy Bowl XIX will feature 19 dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
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Photos: Philly gives DeSantis the bird amid calls for Union League boycott

On the eve of the dinner honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, organizations including the local NAACP chapter and the Black Clergy of Philadelphia called for a protest.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Former Phillies player Scott Rolen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame with five votes to spare above the 75% needed.

3 years ago

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Community

Coming in March: A mayoral forum on gun violence, with community-sourced questions and a focus on solutions

Billy Penn and WHYY are partnering with the CeaseFirePA Education Fund to host the “100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum” in early March.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

DeSantis critics staging protest outside the Union League as it honors the Florida gov

Members of City Council, the local NAACP, and Philly’s Black clergy are hoping to draw a crowd of hundreds to the storied Republican bastion.

3 years ago

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Tickets Swooped Up! We are told tickets for Sunday afternoon's game at Lincoln Financial Field between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers sold out in minutes.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
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Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart

Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.

3 years ago

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After rider pushback, SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ until 2024

Some residents have voiced opposition to SEPTA's proposed changes, arguing they would negatively impact Black and brown transit riders the most.

3 years ago

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Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker

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3 years ago

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SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal

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