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What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.

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Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026

The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

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How Philly turned the tide on homicides

Philadelphia police are closing homicide cases at a rate the city hasn’t seen in decades. We talk with the deputy commissioner and a criminal justice reporter.

Air Date: December 1, 2025 12:00 pm

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Education

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

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Community

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law
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Woman hospitalized following police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia

Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.

4 weeks ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

4 weeks ago

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Community

East Passyunk storeowners kick off holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday

One of the longest-standing commercial corridors in Philadelphia is “Small Business Saturday central.”

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Community
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Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

4 weeks ago

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Health

Specialized urgent care for cancer patients is becoming more accessible in Philly

As cancer treatment evolves, health systems are adapting by providing oncology urgent care clinics to patients.

4 weeks ago

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Health

Head spas and scalp treatments are gaining popularity in cities like Philadelphia, but what are they?

Head spas are gaining a strong following among beauty influencers and wellness buffs — and their numbers are growing.

4 weeks ago

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Community
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‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

4 weeks ago

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Community

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands to Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual holiday tradition

Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.

4 weeks ago

A happy turkey makes a balloon appearance at the 103rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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