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Philadelphia

Panels are hung up in the exhibit at the President's House.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia asks appeals court for rare review of President’s House ruling

The city argues the decision created a “Catch-22” that could allow federal agencies to carry out consequential actions while avoiding judicial review.

4 hours ago

In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Bucks County DA will not charge Quakertown police chief in student ICE protest response

The district attorney’s office conducted a five-month investigation into Quakertown police’s response to a Feb. 20 high school student walkout protesting ICE.

6 hours ago

Larry Krasner speaks Tuesday, Aug. 4
Courts & Law

Man convicted in 2012 Philly cop killing gets new trial, but DA Krasner vows to keep him behind bars

More than a decade after being convicted for the murder of off-duty officer Moses Walker, Rafael Jones’ case was overturned this week.

9 hours ago

Philadelphiia Housing Authority headquarters occupies a triangle of land at Ridge Avenue and 20th Street adjacent to the Sharswood neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit

PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.

19 hours ago

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a fallen tree on two cars
Weather

Pennsylvanians whose homes were damaged in July storm can apply for financial assistance

The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.

1 day ago

New benches on Washington Avenue
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Washington Avenue’s revamped route to the Delaware River offers a wide sidewalk and new bike path

The new “connector street” project is the largest of several aiming to encourage use of the Delaware River Trail and the waterfront.

2 days ago

Posters about healthy eating and nutritious foods hang on the wall
Health

In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults is obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

2 days ago

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A sign posted by North10 on the bridge at 9th and West Ontario streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping: ‘Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

2 days ago

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Attendees walking around ACANA Festival
Community

ACANA Festival connects thousands of Philadelphians to African culture

Cherry Street Pier saw thousands of people take in cultural cornerstones, such as African art and music, during Sunday’s event.

2 days ago

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Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

3 days ago

Vote Here sign in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

New series of Philadelphia neighborhood events aims to boost voter participation

The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office’s new program is trying to get Philadelphians in all neighborhoods to vote amid decreased voter turnout.

3 days ago

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''Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires'' at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Magic Gardens has Halloween in August with a Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar

An exhibition of Dia de los Muertos cartonería figures by Mexican artist Ivette Chaires pays homage to the late creator of the Magic Gardens.

4 days ago

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A poster for Freedom Now Fest
Community
Billy Penn

West Philly is throwing a festival to honor MLK Jr.’s Freedom Now Rally this Sunday

Freedom Now Festival is looking back on an important moment in Philly history with live music, art, local bites and activities for the whole family.

5 days ago

Artist Ibi Padrón Venegas (left) & Academy of Natural Science at Drexel University's STEM & Outreach Coordinator's Amber Redfield
Science
Billy Penn

Dinosaurs, birds and rocks, oh my! Academy of Natural Sciences was the ‘first’ for a lot of Philly’s natural history

The Academy of Natural Sciences was the first scientific society of natural history in America. 200 years later, it continues to spread scientific curiosity.

5 days ago

Mallory Hawk singing and playing guitar onstage
Arts & Entertainment

Mallory Hawk releases debut album, ‘Chinook,’ helping her plant roots in Philadelphia through variety and introspection

On the debut album that brought her to Philadelphia, Hawk’s variety of influences provides listeners a glimpse into what future projects hold.

5 days ago

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