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Protesters try to take down the statue of former mayor and police chief Frank Rizzo
Community

Philadelphia Art Commission agrees to return Rizzo statue to committee that originally gave it to the city to be restored, relocated

The statue of the late mayor will be removed from storage, repaired, refurbished and relocated to an undisclosed location.

1 week ago

Listen 1:16
The 2025 Philly Bookstore Crawl passport
Billy Penn
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s Bookstore Crawl returns Aug. 23, bigger and better than ever

The event offers discounts, giveaways and book signings in and around the city. This year’s crawl will host a variety of authors and parties/events.

1 week ago

Abandoned van on W Monmouth Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia’s most demolished street and what happens after the houses are gone

West Monmouth used to be a cobblestone street so clean you could eat off it, according to Lawrence West. Now almost 40% of the street’s houses are gone.

1 week ago

Terry Gross smiling
Arts & Entertainment

50 years and over 15,000 interviews: The history and legacy of WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’

Terry Gross has helmed one of the longest-running interview programs in America, which has been embraced by generations of listeners.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Courts & Law

As Trump threatens to send federal troops to U.S. cities, Philly District Attorney Krasner, religious leaders push back

While the president lacks the authority to take federal control of local police departments, he may be able to send troops, depending on a federal case in California.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:23
a sign at a SEPTA rally reads SAVE SEPTA!
Politics & Policy

SEPTA funding still in limbo despite Pennsylvania Senate approval of budget amendment

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.

2 weeks ago

A colorful replica of the Philadelphia's World Cup host city poster using preserved and spray-painted flower material
Billy Penn
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

FIFA is looking for 2026 World Cup volunteers, with first chance for tickets coming in September

Philly plans to have at least 3,000 volunteers helping around key venues like the Linc, Lemon Hill and Philadelphia International Airport.

2 weeks ago

Ben Corn Miller
Community
Billy Penn

Why this South Philly Barbacoa co-founder opened a taco spot in Poland

Ben Corn Miller, known for creating what’s arguably Philly’s most famous tacos, is doing it again in Warsaw — thanks to a decades-long friendship.

2 weeks ago

an aerial view of at least five Kensington homes damaged by a fire
Community
6abc

Children among 6 injured in fire that spread to multiple Kensington homes

The fire was reported just after 6 p.m. on Reach Street. Philadelphia officials say the injured include three adults and three children.

2 weeks ago

Nell Bang-Jensen smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Shuttered Wanamaker Building will host Philly Fringe this fall

The Layaway, a program of queer-based performance and cabaret, will be staged in Wanamaker’s Greek Hall.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:14
Three TikTok comedians smile
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Comedy … in question marks’: Gen Z stand-up acts draw a crowd in Philly

Three TikTok comedians brought their unpolished, unpredictable humor to Performance Garage, drawing a full house of fans.

2 weeks ago

Former judge Pat Dugan at a forum hosted by the Human Rights Coalition for Philadelphia Democratic candidates for DA on March 11, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Former Democratic challenger Pat Dugan is now Republican challenger in race for Philadelphia district attorney

Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
Richard Armandi
Community
Billy Penn

The lonely quest to commemorate Ben Franklin’s early home

A Franklin aficionado is pitching a new historic site on the 100 block of Market Street.

2 weeks ago

a sign reads The Navy Yard in Philadelphia
Community

Yet another homegrown biotech company is laying off Philly workers in a volatile market

Some of Philadelphia’s biotechnology companies that specialize in cell therapy shed employees in recent weeks as the industry is facing some unique headwinds.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:18
Josh Shapiro speaks at SEPTA headquarters
Politics & Policy

Shapiro urges action from state lawmakers just days before SEPTA deadline

The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.

2 weeks ago

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