
Philadelphia
What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region
While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.
4 months ago
Listen 1:09Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area
Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.
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Listen 0:50Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University
The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.
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SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal
Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.
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Krasner argued that the over 1 million people who registered were “scammed for their information.” Musk’s lawyers, defending the effort, called it “core political speech."
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Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing
An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.
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Listen 1:10SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed
The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.
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WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control
Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.
4 months ago
SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know
The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.
4 months ago
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.
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Jefferson University president sees synergy with growing health system and its insurance firm
The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.
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Listen 1:19Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking
Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.
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SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes
Legislative inaction results in a plummet off the “fiscal cliff.”
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Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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