Philadelphia

The Academy at Penn program aims to provide career and college support for students from two Philadelphia high schools over the next four years.

During the community conversation, the group talked about people in power and those meant to help them didn't listen to their needs.

The strike authorization is the union’s first in more than two decades, with an August contract expiration looming.

Like the past three years, we had folks in WHYY’s office pick their favorite chip flavor. We haven’t failed to predict the overall winner yet.

The Trump administration cut millions of dollars in research funding. Private funders in the area are stepping in, but say they cannot completely fill the gap.

More than 50% of Philly residents have family or friends struggling with substance abuse. One in three know someone who died from overdose.

Pennsylvania is giving its standard license plates a patriotic refresh with a new design featuring the Liberty Bell, blue lettering and the phrase “Let Freedom Ring.”

The match between Brazilian side Flamengo and Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunisie featured vibrant fan bases, walls of noise, and a chance to see their team in their hometown.

Take Back Your Neighborhood filed a lawsuit against PennDOT, SEPTA and State Rep. Jared Solomon over plans to remove car lanes along Castor Avenue.

The nonprofit organization takes requests for books from incarcerated people in the Mid-Atlantic.

The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.

There will be a number of events across the city through next Sunday.

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

We discuss the news of the past week with Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD radio host, and lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers.