
Philadelphia
SEPTA cuts still looming as riders prepare to lose access to familiar routes
The transit agency is facing severe cutbacks of service and fare hikes if it doesn’t receive money from Harrisburg soon.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:16Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent
The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:54Crime on SEPTA drops in first half of 2025, report says
Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.
3 weeks ago
WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom draws about 75 to share story pitches at Philadelphia City Hall
The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.
3 weeks ago
DC47, Philadelphia’s white-collar union, reaches deal with city on new contract, avoiding strike
The members of DC47 Local 2187 work in professional services in the city.
3 weeks ago
Philly Fringe announces an expanded 2025 festival in September
The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:25What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers
Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06New Philly grant program designed to boost community development across the city
The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Organizers say the project “enjoyed tremendous support in terms of its fundraising,” but now they’re hoping for more public engagement.
3 weeks ago
The trash strike was a breeze for Philly’s zero-waste enthusiasts
Composting, recycling and reuse make for tiny trash bags and no stink.
3 weeks ago
Barnes on the Block brings art, culture and community to life on the Parkway
Hundreds gathered for the annual outdoor festival featuring local artists, live performances and hands-on workshops celebrating Philly’s creative spirit.
3 weeks ago
A new app allows Philadelphians to report parking violations using ‘laser vision’
From illegal sidewalk parking to bike lane obstructions, violations captured by photo trigger an automatic report that gets sent to the PPA.
3 weeks ago
For more than 30 years, the Shofuso house has celebrated the historical Japanese festival of Tanabata, attracting residents to learn and commemorate the holiday.
4 weeks ago
Doylestown’s Oscar Hammerstein Museum celebrates the musical theater legend’s 130th birthday
The nonprofit is fundraising to renovate the house where Hammerstein lived from 1940 to 1960.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:39Pennsylvania’s 911 service experiencing statewide outage
People are directed to call nonemergency lines locally. There’s no information on how long the outage will last.
4 weeks ago