
Philadelphia
Car-free streets will return to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square this winter. Here’s what to know
The pedestrian-only street closures saw a big boost in sales during Open Street’s September experiment.
4 months ago
Red wave: Why is Donald Trump so appealing to young voters?
A trend has emerged over the past elections: Young voters are getting more conservative. We'll ask Gen Z voters from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, N.J.
Air Date: November 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:18Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time
“The Time Is Always Now” features Black contemporary artists reimagining Black bodies.
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PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.
The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.
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Listen 1:36A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.
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Listen 4:45Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs
Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.
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Listen 1:00Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia
The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.
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School-related threats in Pa. are on the rise; homicides and violent crime decline
While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.
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Listen 1:04Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police
According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.
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SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers
Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.
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“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."
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Listen 1:22The risk of fire damage while living in a Philly rowhouse is high. Here’s how renters insurance can and cannot protect you from bad luck, bad neighbors and landlords.
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Listen 1:22Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time
A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.
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Listen 1:06Philadelphia City Council to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
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South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.
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