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bags of trash outside the Northwest Sanitation Convenience Center
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike

Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.

2 weeks ago

80-foot tall Luminous Liberty Bell from 1926
Community
Billy Penn

‘America’s greatest flop’: How the nation’s 150th celebration went so wrong

Philadelphia had killed it as host of the nation’s 100th birthday in 1876; the 1926 event went very differently.

2 weeks ago

Independence Hall in Philadelphia
NPR
Community

America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the U.S. is planning to party.

2 weeks ago

A eviction notice paper sits on a table
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania may become the latest state that automatically seals eviction records. Here’s what to know

If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.

2 weeks ago

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The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Health

Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

2 weeks ago

Fourth of July fieworks over Art Museum
Community
Billy Penn

A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly

From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now.

2 weeks ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Education

Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.

2 weeks ago

A Philadelphia Parking Authority parking meter
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City

The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia School District building
Education

New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

2 weeks ago

Trash spilled out of temporary dumpsters onto Wyalusing Ave
Urban Planning

Day 8: Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest

AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.

2 weeks ago

Anna Paulson, new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Money

Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade

Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:06
A corporate fat cat made an appearance
Community

Philly’s largest union representing city workers could go on strike Tuesday. Here’s what could be impacted and how the city is preparing

The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.

2 weeks ago

Nicetown rowhomes destroyed
Community
Billy Penn

What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion

Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term

Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.

2 weeks ago

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Various officials sitting on stools on a stage during a press conference
Community
Billy Penn

At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030

The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.

2 weeks ago

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