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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Community

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union schedules strike vote

A social media post urges members of AFSCME District Council 33 to attend a meeting at union headquarters to take a strike vote.

2 weeks ago

flyers for the West Philly Bizarre on a table
Community
Billy Penn

West Philly Bizarre: A community market driving economic justice

The market, which allows underserved vendors to sell crafts, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign to expand opportunities for local creators.

2 weeks ago

Tariq Trotter autographs his book at Community College of Philadelphia
Education

Roots band co-founder Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter’s new book explores childhood trauma and transformation

Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots spoke at the Community College of Philadelphia about overcoming and growing from childhood trauma.

2 weeks ago

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Playwright Antu Yacob and cast member Evander Duck Jr. at the InterAct Theatre media event for their play On My Deen
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

InterAct Theatre debuts play on underrepresented Muslim community in Philly

“On My Deen,” which opens this weekend, is the first of three plays in InterAct’s three-year Philly Cycle.

2 weeks ago

Scott Sauer looks on
Urban Planning

After nationwide search, SEPTA removes ‘interim’ from GM Scott Sauer’s title

Scott Sauer, who’s been running SEPTA on an interim basis, now has full responsibility to take the transit agency through a tough fiscal time.

2 weeks ago

Saquon Barkley's backwards hurdle
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete

Barkley's notable backward hurdle over a defender last season is depicted on the video game's standard cover. He is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb.

2 weeks ago

Philly Pride 365
Community
6abc

Thousands of people celebrate love and unity at 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival

The 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival drew many people to the annual celebration for the first time.

2 weeks ago

During the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia on May 13, 1985, a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, flown by Philadelphia Police Department aviators, was used to drop an explosive device on the MOVE house.
Community

Editor’s Note: WHYY News uncovers exclusive source and new insight on MOVE bombing 40th anniversary

On that fateful day, a helicopter pilot urged the city, "you don't have to drop the bomb" on MOVE’s West Philly home. His warning went unheard, until now.

2 weeks ago

A woman from Northern Gaza is shown on a projector screen giving a thumbs up in front of a crowd
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia organizers host people’s tribunal on war crimes in Gaza

Fridays at Fetterman’s, a group which holds weekly peace vigils for Gaza outside of Senator John Fetterman’s Philadelphia office, co-sponsored the event Saturday.

2 weeks ago

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A building with Temple's logo is visible
Community
6abc

License plate reading tech at Temple University helps police catch suspected serial burglar

Temple says it's the first university police department in Pennsylvania to use this license plate reading system.

2 weeks ago

a scene from the Giovanni's Room play being practiced
Arts & Entertainment

The first officially sanctioned stage version of James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’ debuts in Germantown

Philadelphia’s Quintessence Theatre has produced the only adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1956 novel approved by his estate.

2 weeks ago

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Eiko Otake scatters dirt over an image of her mother at Laurel Hill Cemetery for the Death and Arts Festival
Arts & Entertainment

Laurel Hill Cemetery’s weekend festival of mourning gives another face to death

The inaugural Death and Arts Festival, taking place at Philadelphia's Laurel Hill East and West cemeteries, brings together five artists who explore aging, dying and grieving.

2 weeks ago

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Chickens on chicken farm
Community

Meet Philly’s backyard chicken owners pushing to change the law

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

2 weeks ago

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Students in the recording studio with their teacher
Education

Funded by John Legend, Eagles’ Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia high school’s record label drops its 7th album

Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.

2 weeks ago

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Kenyatta Johnson looks on
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council poised to adopt proposal to create or preserve 30K housing units

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants City Council to approve her housing plan and the city’s next budget in tandem. Summer recess is scheduled to start June 12.

3 weeks ago

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