Philadelphia
Ray Didinger’s hockey drama tells the true story of Brian Spencer on Wilmington stage
The new play recounts the history of when a man took several CBC employees hostage in an effort to force them to broadcast a Toronto Maple Leafs game.
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Listen 2:13Trump administration rushes to rent space for immigration officers conducting raids
ICE has also requested that GSA identify existing federally owned or leased property that might be suitable for their use in Philadelphia and other cities.
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The Delaware native pleaded guilty to directing three schemes that stole $645,000 from the federal government as his NFL career was coming to an end.
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Listen 1:52Greater Philadelphia immigrants fuel population, economic growth, report says
Here are six key takeaways from the report and a panel discussion hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY on Thursday.
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Listen 1:00At vigil for Charlie Kirk in Northeast Philly, a call for healing
The conservative activist’s supporters mourned his death, and many said they hoped his example might bring the country closer.
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‘Not for fashion, for function’: Local group makes reusable pads to help women around the world
The Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative, or P.A.S.H.I., meets every Wednesday to create reusable pads that are distributed internationally.
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Fall festivals, musical performances and standup comedy in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.
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Listen 5:15While in Philadelphia, Barrett spoke with NCC CEO Jeffrey Rosen about her legal philosophy and what inspired her to study law.
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Listen 1:35New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philadelphia home appraisals
Researchers analyzed valuations completed for home purchases and applications to refinance.
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Listen 1:27Live in Strawberry Mansion and want a ‘cool roof’ coating? Here’s how to get one for free
Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.
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Listen 1:08Organizers also urged the governor to support a law that would grant driver’s licenses to all residents.
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Listen 0:47Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region
The 19-year-old, who was 17 when he was arrested, was found guilty of plotting to attack Philly's Pride parade, nuclear power plants and other targets.
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Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers
PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:13Job growth is up in Philly, but many downtown offices remain vacant
A new report celebrates the recovery while pushing for Center City stimulus.
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Philadelphia tests out ‘cool pavement’ in Hunting Park to combat summer heat
The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.
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