Philadelphia
A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan
The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?
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Listen 5:13Can Philadelphia restaurants reduce overeating by offering small portions?
As more people take drugs to reduce their appetite and lose weight, including GLP-1s, some restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions.
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Listen 4:3717 Philadelphia schools are set to close in 2027. Here’s what to know
Philadelphia's school board voted to pass the district’s facilities plan last Thursday, despite protests from city officials and residents.
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Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility
The company plans to manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in cancer treatment trials starting in 2029.
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Listen 1:17Philly officially launches tourism season, ‘welcoming the nation’ as America250 events ramp up
The third annual Philly Opener kicks off what tourism leaders say will be a "once-in-a-generation year of history."
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Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 of the 76ers’ series against the Knicks with ankle and hip injuries
Embiid struggled through a short night in the Knicks' Game 1 victory, scoring 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes before the starters were benched.
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Philly nonprofit spurs popups to give small businesses the spotlight on Market Street
Meantime is a nonprofit that temporarily places local entrepreneurs in vacant retail spaces. Their latest project places six popup businesses along Market Street.
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Highlights from the Jay T. Snider collection of Benjamin Franklin are on display at The Library Company of Philadelphia, before heading to auction at Sotheby’s.
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Listen 1:14Kensington’s Nanny Goat Fest celebrates Philly’s Irish heritage and neighborhood’s resilience
The street festival with live music, vendors and food trucks begins after the commemoration of a new historical marker for the Kensington Riots of 1844.
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Your guide to Philly’s comedy scene
Philly is funny – literally. Whether you’re looking for an improv show, comedy classes or the bigger headliners, here’s your guide to Philly’s comedy scene.
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City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills
We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.
Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40A recent Brookings report found that a lack of economic coordination has led to Philly falling behind other cities and the loss of thousands of jobs.
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Listen 1:09The shiny veneer of American Girl dolls wears thin in latest production at Philly’s FringeArts
Pax Ressler and Jackie Soro play both themselves and their American Girl counterparts in “Girl Dolls: The American Musical.”
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Philadelphia launches ‘Alleygators’ program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys
The new program will help residents keep their alleys clear with a once-a-year cleaning by request.
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Listen 0:57Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.
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