
Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog
After almost five years as city controller, she resigned her position to set eyes on Philadelphia’s top office.
3 years ago
Get on the bandwagon: A Philadelphia sports fan starter glossary
If you’re going to hop on, here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
HUD awards Philadelphia $8.7M in an effort to reduce youth homelessness
The funding, made possible through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, will be used to pilot programs for young adults between the ages of 18 to 24.
3 years ago
Penn students end protest encampment after 39 days
Over a dozen protesters were arrested after they disrupted Penn’s homecoming game. They still want the school to drop any investments in fossil fuels.
3 years ago
Philadelphia sues state to reduce youth justice overcrowding
In the lawsuit filed Friday, city officials said there were 223 youths at the facility designed to temporarily hold 184.
3 years ago
Just 17% of the city’s fourth-graders were proficient in reading and 18% in math in 2019, compared to 15% and 13% in 2022.
3 years ago
City kids get a taste of horse riding fun at Fletcher Street’s annual fall festival
“For a while I wanted to do something like this,” said riding club founder Ellis Ferrell.
3 years ago
World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros
Think cheesesteaks, hoagies and water ice vs. BBQ brisket, Tex-Mex and Blue Bell ice cream.
3 years ago
The Phillies face the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Here's what you need to know.
3 years ago
Phillies fans celebrate pennant win with fireworks, cheers, and yes, some pole climbing
It’s the city’s first World Series in over a decade.
3 years ago
‘Like a dream’: Phillies dance their way to the World Series
Phillies fans celebrate in the streets following Sunday’s win over Padres, as the Phils advance to the World Series for the first time in more than a decade.
3 years ago
Listen 1:30It’s official ‘protocol’: Philadelphia greases the poles as Phillies look to advance past NLCS
It’s possible fans may see this as a challenge.
3 years ago
Temple University honors Questlove with Klein Excellence in Media award
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the latest recipient of Temple University’s Excellence in Media award presented by the Klein College of Media and Production.
3 years ago
Temple won’t cancel classes on Election Day this year, but is considering it for the future
The university will form a working group to explore the idea for next year and beyond, an administrator told supporters of a student petition.
3 years ago
Jason Kelce for mayor? ‘Sexy Batman’ hugs the Phanatic and chugs a beer at Phillies playoff win
The memorable hype routine presaged another Fightins victory.
3 years ago