
Philadelphia
Philly arts organizations are navigating stormy federal funding guidelines
As the National Endowment for the Arts tries to comply with the shifting legal status of Trump’s executive orders, arts organizations are struggling to keep up.
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Listen 1:31Philadelphia celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a day of honoring ‘those dedicated to serving others’
The 2025 parade theme was, “St. Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated To Serving Others.”
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Philly’s Jayden Jiang wins regional spelling bee for second year in a row
The fifth-grader took home first place again in the Philly regional bee at WHYY’s office.
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‘A year to build foundation’: Philly’s Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year
The Indigenous tradition marks the start of the year in the Aztec calendar.
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Listen 0:56The Mütter Museum’s new exhibit reflects on 5 years of COVID-19
“Trusted Messengers” honors health care workers, community members and public officials who worked to build trust during a time of crisis and uncertainty.
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Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.
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Listen 1:05Detroit, Chicago and Philly street dancing represented in Rennie Harris’ new performance
The Philly-raised choreographer pulled together dancers from three cities to show how street dancing evolves in different places.
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WHYY News Civic News Summit fosters dialogue between local communities and newsrooms
The conference will feature several panels focused on civic dialogue and community-centered partnerships. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
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ACCT Philly holding emergency adoption event amid overcrowding crisis at animal shelter
ACCT Philly is offering $10 adoptions for all dogs and cats through March 23.
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Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Picaflor: A Future Myth” digs into ancient Peruvian mythology to tell a story about the future.
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Listen 2:41Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
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Listen 0:57Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
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Listen 0:56The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
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Listen 1:39Mayor Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend millions on housing
Tax plan favored by business leaders faces pushback from community advocates.
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What’s in Philly Mayor Parker’s second budget proposal for cleaning and greening
The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.
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