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August 14, 2025

Philadelphia School Board reviews student engagement in arts and activities

Philadelphia School Board officials discussed trends in student involvement in co-curricular activities and arts programs, revealing mixed results across grade …

August 8, 2025

Philadelphia schools face perfect storm as teachers poised to strike, transportation crisis looms

Philadelphia schools face a perfect storm as 14,000 teachers threaten to strike just days after SEPTA cuts 32 bus routes, …

August 4, 2025

PECO launches $10 million relief fund to help customers combat soaring summer electric bills

PECO launches $10 million relief fund offering $500 grants to help middle-income families with soaring summer electric bills.

July 29, 2025

The 'Angel of the Desert,' Stacy Garrity, potentially eyes the Governor's mansion

How Stacy Garrity became Pennsylvania's most formidable GOP Challenger to Josh Shapiro — And why labor unions are panicking

July 18, 2025

Philadelphia health department warns of West Nile virus after detection in mosquitoes in Northeast Philly

Philadelphia health officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes near …

July 14, 2025

Persistent rainfall and flooding disrupt Philadelphia region: A summer of unrelenting storms

Frequent storms and flooding across the Philadelphia region are disrupting infrastructure, utilities, and daily life, with more rain expected this …

July 7, 2025

Three dead, nine injured in Grays Ferry mass shooting

A deadly mass shooting during a Grays Ferry block party early Monday morning left three young men dead and nine …

July 1, 2025

More than 9,000 city workers are on strike

AFSCME District Council 33, representing 9,000 Philadelphia city employees, rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker's wage proposal Monday night as negotiations reached …

June 28, 2025

Philadelphia parking costs rise: balancing congestion relief with accessibility concerns

Philadelphia parking rates are jumping by up to 67% in the first increase in over a decade, potentially driving more …

June 27, 2025

Philadelphia approves $344M for substance abuse programs in 'One Philly 2.0' budget

Philadelphia allocates $344 million in Mayor Parker's new budget to expand wellness programs combating substance abuse and homelessness.

June 23, 2025

Philadelphia weighs in on tenuous situation between the U.S. and Iran

Philadelphia residents express mixed reactions of fear, support, and disapproval as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise concerns about …

June 17, 2025

Philadelphia's educational crossroads: Budget increases amid charter school debates

As Philadelphia boosts education funding, critical questions remain about whether the city's schools can overcome deep systemic challenges.

June 16, 2025

Overnight highway work set to disrupt Philadelphia commutes for weeks

Major I-76 construction begins Monday, bringing weeks of traffic delays.

June 14, 2025

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Philadelphia School Board reviews student engagement in arts and activities

Philadelphia School Board officials discussed trends in student involvement in co-curricular activities and arts programs, revealing mixed results across grade …

Philadelphia schools face perfect storm as teachers poised to strike, transportation crisis looms

Philadelphia schools face a perfect storm as 14,000 teachers threaten to strike just days after SEPTA cuts 32 bus routes, …

PECO launches $10 million relief fund to help customers combat soaring summer electric bills

PECO launches $10 million relief fund offering $500 grants to help middle-income families with soaring summer electric bills.

The 'Angel of the Desert,' Stacy Garrity, potentially eyes the Governor's mansion

How Stacy Garrity became Pennsylvania's most formidable GOP Challenger to Josh Shapiro — And why labor unions are panicking

Philadelphia health department warns of West Nile virus after detection in mosquitoes in Northeast Philly

Philadelphia health officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes near …

Persistent rainfall and flooding disrupt Philadelphia region: A summer of unrelenting storms

Frequent storms and flooding across the Philadelphia region are disrupting infrastructure, utilities, and daily life, with more rain expected this …

Three dead, nine injured in Grays Ferry mass shooting

A deadly mass shooting during a Grays Ferry block party early Monday morning left three young men dead and nine …

More than 9,000 city workers are on strike

AFSCME District Council 33, representing 9,000 Philadelphia city employees, rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker's wage proposal Monday night as negotiations reached …

Philadelphia parking costs rise: balancing congestion relief with accessibility concerns

Philadelphia parking rates are jumping by up to 67% in the first increase in over a decade, potentially driving more …

Philadelphia approves $344M for substance abuse programs in 'One Philly 2.0' budget

Philadelphia allocates $344 million in Mayor Parker's new budget to expand wellness programs combating substance abuse and homelessness.

Philadelphia weighs in on tenuous situation between the U.S. and Iran

Philadelphia residents express mixed reactions of fear, support, and disapproval as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise concerns about …

Philadelphia's educational crossroads: Budget increases amid charter school debates

As Philadelphia boosts education funding, critical questions remain about whether the city's schools can overcome deep systemic challenges.

Overnight highway work set to disrupt Philadelphia commutes for weeks

Major I-76 construction begins Monday, bringing weeks of traffic delays.

Center City businesses face mixed decisions as 'No Kings' protesters gather

Center City businesses split on staying open as 'No Kings' protesters gathered Saturday.