
Philadelphia
Why Rep. Amen Brown is wrong about the National Guard
Calling in the national guard is taking the lazy way out, writes Pastor Carl Day, a prominent public safety advocate.
3 years ago
A home improvement project in North Philly means a milestone for Habitat
The nonprofit’s latest project is providing a new roof, a rebuilt porch, and a repaved walkway to a senior couple in Hunting Park.
3 years ago
The thing Taylor Swift and John Fetterman have in common
Both John Fetterman and Taylor Swift were born at Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pa., about 64 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss
Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices.
3 years ago
Philly Art Commission grants final approval for part of Cobbs Creek golf course project
The Art Commission was a hurdle for the project. But after including more environmental considerations, the project team finally got approval.
3 years ago
‘Glide and enjoy yourself’: Philly’s free indoor ice rinks are the place to go this fall and winter
Philadelphia has five indoor ice skating rinks across the city. All of them are open to skaters of all levels and offer opportunities to learn — for free.
3 years ago
Listen 2:01Not your grandmother’s bharatanatyam: Indian dance tradition gets modern update in ‘Philadholphia’
Philly based Usiloquy Dance Designs gives centuries old Indian dance tradition a modern update in its latest production “Philadholphia.”
3 years ago
Listen 6:00Dramatic fire demo outside Philly City Hall promotes stronger sprinkler requirements
Two identical rooms were set ablaze to demonstrate how sprinklers can stop a fire.
3 years ago
Strong Philly voter turnout is likely second-highest in recent midterm elections
About 4 in 10 registered Philadelphians cast a November 2022 ballot.
3 years ago
For newly naturalized citizens, voting in Pa. turns fear into political power
No part of the citizenship process focuses directly on voter education, leaving many new citizens to wade through a political system that doesn’t resemble the one back home.
3 years ago
It could be a rainy start to the weekend, as remnants of Hurricane Nicole sweep into Philly
Heavy rain and winds are possible for the Philadelphia metro Friday as remnants of Hurricane Nicole are expected to sweep through the area.
3 years ago
Questlove woos Philly voters with pizza and beats
Questlove DJed an early morning set at City Hall to get out the vote, along with free pizza.
3 years ago
William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad
Historian Andrew Diemer on William Still, a Philadelphia abolitionist who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. His new biography is "Vigilance."
Air Date: November 8, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Temple University Hospital union nurses agree to contract, avoiding strike
The new contract deal averts a strike for about 2,500 hospital employees who have been working without a contract since Sept. 30.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania 2022 general election results
See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2022 general election, including all races for governor and U.S. Senate.
3 years ago