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Yannick Nezet-Seguin and Terry Gross speaking during a special taping at WHYY studios.
Community

WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross has the script flipped on her by Philadelphia Orchestra’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin

After 50 years as an interview host, Gross fields questions from Nézet-Séguin about opera, life choices and smoking.

3 weeks ago

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Early 20th-century Tudor-style homes rise
Community
Billy Penn

A perfect afternoon in West Philly’s Garden Court: Canopies, curiosities and creativity

Beneath the neighborhood’s serene architectural surface lies a fiercely eccentric creative ecosystem — one you can feel most acutely on a long, unhurried afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Violet Grohl performs Friday night at The Lounge at World Stage
Arts & Entertainment

Violet Grohl plays short but sweet set at Philly’s World Stage

The daughter of rock star Dave Grohl played a sold-out concert that was cut short because she said she wasn’t feeling well.

3 weeks ago

A woman administers a rapid COVID-19 test.
Health

Philly’s COVID-era resource hubs are closing as services move to new centers. Some residents are fighting to keep them

COVID-19 supplies and other public health services at four resource hubs will move to new community action centers at different city locations.

3 weeks ago

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Malcom Kenyatta, Pennsylvania State Representative and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair, introduces Joe Biden
Community

Joe Biden and Philadelphia trailblazers recognized for LGBTQ+ advocacy at annual Stonewall Awards ceremony

The annual Pride Month ceremony recognizes Philadelphia leaders for their LGBTQ+ advocacy.

3 weeks ago

The AMC Fashion District 8 movie theater
Arts & Entertainment

The top movies to see this summer and where to catch them in Philadelphia

Moviegoers have a lot to look forward to this summer, from Christopher Nolan’s epic version of “The Odyssey” to a live action “Moana.”

3 weeks ago

Xiente Busesito leaders stand in front of the Busesito mobile pre-K bus
Politics & Policy

From poverty to independence: Panel explores the roots of social mobility including guaranteed income and financial coaching

At its “Prosperity Breakfast,” Xiente leaders discussed how guaranteed income, affordable housing and coaching can help families achieve financial independence.

3 weeks ago

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A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Education
Billy Penn

Temple’s safety chief down steps down after four years

Jennifer Griffin worked to bolster campus police following the murder of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

3 weeks ago

Lisa Acker Moulder, the director of the Betsy Ross House
Community
Billy Penn

Red, white and blue started right here in Philly, where the American flag’s origin will be celebrated this week

The true origins of the first American flag are often debated – but many attribute its creation to Philly seamstress Betsy Ross.

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers budget address
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council rejects most of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s tax proposals to advance $7.1B budget

Parker blamed “billionaire tech companies” after Council rejected a $1 per-ride tax on rideshare services meant to benefit the school district.

3 weeks ago

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Three dancers perform on the pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:41
School children have a parade with their large puppets and signs.
Education

Students at Blankenburg Elementary celebrate community with annual puppet march despite looming closure

The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.

3 weeks ago

Drummers lead a Pride parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Pride march, St. Vincent with the Pops, the Chinese Lantern Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

3 weeks ago

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Jamie Gauthier speaking at a podium
Community
Billy Penn

Philly water bills could rise to cut rates for low-income residents

Council, administration spar over the cost of expanding the Tiered Assistance Program.

3 weeks ago

A vibrant, decked-out porch illustrates Cobbs Creek’s deeply-rooted civic pride.
Community
Billy Penn

Porch patrol: The West Philly way

The porches and sidewalks of Cobbs Creek function like living rooms, fostering a distinct “porch culture” that moves at a block-level pace.

3 weeks ago

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