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Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more than weeklong strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other services.
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia.
WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
3 dead, 10 injured in South Philadelphia shooting and a person is in custody, police say
The three people who died were adults, and two of the wounded were juveniles, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel told reporters. The shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. along a residential street in Grays Ferry, he said.
Philadelphia’s schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings
The district is charged with eight counts of violating the federal Toxic Substances Control Act for allegedly failing to perform inspections in a timely manner during a recent five-year period.
10 places to check out in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
Philadelphia’s Chinatown is a historic, bustling hub of Asian American life in the city.
Adventure awaits: Discover 5 thrilling day trip destinations just a short drive from Philadelphia
If you’re in need of a quick getaway from the Philly area, a relatively short drive will lead you to waterfalls, antiques, great wineries, history, and more.
Philadelphia’s Free Library hosts Juneteenth festivities
Philadelphia Free Library celebrates Juneteenth with workshops, concerts, and community events throughout June. Discover cultural programming across the city.
Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’
Philadelphia’s mayor honored actor and producer Quinta Brunson with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at Brunson’s alma mater, which was the inspiration for her show “Abbott Elementary.”
Good news, foodies: Michelin Guide arrives in Philadelphia
The prestigious Michelin Guide has announced its expansion to Philadelphia, an important move for Pennsylvania tourism.
Free Library of Philadelphia to host 60+ Pride Month Events
The Free Library of Philadelphia will host dozens of fun events for Pride Month, from book clubs and crafts to concerts.
Bernie Sanders in Philadelphia on May Day in solidarity with union workers
Senator Bernie Sanders stands in solidarity with union workers and allies at a May Day Rally in Philadelphia, rallying behind the message: “For the workers, not the billionaires.”
Home of Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers lands naming rights deal with Xfinity Mobile
The arena will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective Sept. 1 and running through the 2030-2031 season.
Philadelphia-based Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets
Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain says it will try to sell substantially all of its assets.
Bernie Sanders talks about oligarchy at anti-Trump rally on May Day in Philadelphia
US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attacked President Donald Trump and his billionaire cabinet members for turning the US government into an oligarchy while rallying Philadelphia area union members on Thursday.
Over 5,000 Philadelphia area union members and supporters attended a May Day rally as part of a national day of action pushing back on Trump’s attacks against workers across the country.
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
The zoo said it is “overjoyed” at the arrivals of the four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history. The babies are the offspring of female Mommy and male Abrazzo, the zoo’s two oldest residents.
Medical plane’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash
Former NTSB Chairman Jim Hall called the finding about the cockpit recording “disturbing” because “that and the whole flight data recorder are important to find out what went wrong,” with the crash that killed all six people aboard the Learjet 55 and a seventh person who was in a vehicle on the ground.
7 Philadelphia Libraries Named After Trailblazing Women
Learn about the inspiring women behind the names of seven Philadelphia libraries, from civil rights activists to educators and philanthropists.
Feel like a kid again at the best arcades in Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking to play some serious pinball or merely relax with friends at an arcade-bar combo, we’ve ranked the best arcades in Philadelphia.
Opinion: Unprecedented solidarity needed now in Philadelphia
In this op-ed, Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Daniel Bauder urges “unprecedented solidarity” to defend workers’ rights and ensure justice during a national political moment that threatens the livelihoods of Philadelphians.
Discover Philadelphia’s beloved children’s authors
Philadelphia’s celebrated children’s authors inspire young minds through storytelling and literature, nurturing the next generation of readers and lifelong learners.
Beyond books: 9 ways to make the most of the Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia offers so much more than just books. Here are nine ways to make the most of your membership.
Celebrating Philadelphia’s place in Black music history through 13 essential artists
Black musicians and producers from Philadelphia have consistently pushed boundaries over the decades, establishing the city as a vital creative and commercial force in soul, R & B, hip-hop, and more.
Boy who protected sister from Philadelphia plane crash debris is making ‘miraculous’ recovery
Doctors warned Trey Howard’s family he might not survive his injuries, but the 10-year-old boy improved every day, and is excited to see his beloved Eagles in the Super Bowl.
Amazon’s Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia store
Whole Foods has accused The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union of intimidating employees who supported the company and interfering with the union election process by promising employees large pay raises. The union disputes the allegations.
7 things to know about Philadelphia rock band Grayscale
Philly’s Grayscale is celebrating the release of its new album, “The Hart,” and sharing what they love most about their hometown.
11 must-try pizza places in Philadelphia
From institutions like Tacconelli’s and Santucci’s, to the lauded Pizzeria Beddia, to neighborhood staples like Alex’s, we’re highlighting the best of Philadelphia pizza.
Victims identified in Philadelphia plane crash as investigation continues
Officials said an ‘expansive’ impact zone was left by the Philadelphia plane crash that killed all six people on the air ambulance bound for Mexico, including an 11-year-old girl who had been receiving medical treatment at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia hospital.
5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition
Mayor Cherelle Parker said 22 people were injured and five of them remain hospitalized in Friday’s crash of a Mexico-bound air ambulance in which all six people on board died, including a girl who had spent months being treated at a city hospital.