Philadelphia
Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations
Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.
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Listen 1:41The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.
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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.
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Listen 5:40Philly water bills could rise to cut rates for low-income residents
Council, administration spar over the cost of expanding the Tiered Assistance Program.
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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.
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With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?
Air Date: June 4, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11Les Éléphants are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday and will be staying in Wilmington while they train at Chester’s Subaru Park.
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Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.
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Listen 1:11Colin Kaepernick sparks Philly students’ creative storytelling with AI
The activist and former NFL quarterback’s Lumi app is helping with the school district’s five-year plan to improve literacy.
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The bill is part of a broader effort to increase the capacity of the Fair Housing Commission, which is responsible for policing a variety of renter protections.
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Listen 1:05Everything happening in Philly during the World Cup
World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town
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Pride Month is here: Philly has a lots of events planned to celebrate
There are a lot of ways you celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities around the city. Here is your guide.
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Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.
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Listen 1:04Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS
A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
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Listen 2:02Beloved Philadelphia drag performer Martha Graham Cracker has died
Born Dito van Reigersberg, the singer, actor and cabaret star was a fixture of the city’s arts and LGBTQ+ communities.
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