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Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey
Community

Philadelphia 76ers to face Boston Celtics in first round of NBA playoffs

The Sixers defeated the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament, earning a first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

3 weeks ago

First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Community

Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry

The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:10
the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.

3 weeks ago

Several panels and photos are shown in the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia museums revisit how America was built on botany

The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mütter Museum have exhibitions about the role of plants in nation building.

3 weeks ago

Listen 3:34
yellow, green and blue records on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

Pittsburgh’s Hellbender Vinyl expands into North Philly, tapping into the city’s music scene with every groove

The Pittsburgh-based pressing plant is expanding into Philadelphia as U.S. vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion last year.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:41
An aerial view of the Grays Ferry parking garage on the 2900 block of Grays Ferry Avenue
Community

Demolition continues at collapsed Grays Ferry parking garage as officials stress safety and patience

Crews spent Saturday tearing down unstable sections of the partially collapsed garage. The collapse on Wednesday killed three members of Ironworkers Local 401.

3 weeks ago

The rhinestoned Din avec la main dens le miroir at the Nation of Artists exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions

In “A Nation of Artists,” the two institutions take different paths to represent 250 years of American creativity.

3 weeks ago

A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

3 weeks ago

Rich Pennisi, Trapeta Mayson, Darlene Wilson-Bennett, Andre Saunders, Yolanda Wisher, RuNett Ebo, Marguerite Anglin, Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo, and Rob Blackstone
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Healing Verse Germantown uses poetry and public art to strengthen community bonds

Exhibit organizers hope it serves as a model in Philly and the U.S. for addressing mental health wounds of gun violence through the transformative power of poetry and art.

4 weeks ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

4 weeks ago

Listen 6:08
The Phillie Phanatic giving high-fives
Community
Billy Penn

The Phanatic reigns supreme: The Phillies legend beat Gritty to be crowned Pa.’s top mascot

The tournament run by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office had 16 mascots from major and minor teams and colleges face off to find out which is the state’s favorite.

4 weeks ago

Overview of the planned Park at Penn's Landing
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The latest progress on the I-95 CAP project: All lanes of 95 South to close overnight next week

When it’s done, residents will enjoy new park space and easier access to the Delaware River from Old City over top of I-95.

4 weeks ago

The World Affairs Council started the new initiative
Education

Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250

These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.

4 weeks ago

A sign reads WXPN and another sign reads World Café Live.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

The rise and fall of World Cafe Live

The arrest of four World Stage employees and a venue-shutdown for selling liquor without a license is the latest in a string of bad press for the venue.

4 weeks ago

Mount Airy Station in 1883
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Mount Airy train station and former chapel will join Philly’s historic register — and be repurposed

Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.

4 weeks ago

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