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Brilliant Cities Early Childhood Education program is coming to Philly in 2025. (Courtesy Brilliant Cities)
Education

Detroit-based Brilliant Cities to bring early childhood education and tutoring to Philly in 2025

The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.

2 weeks ago

Lori Ney with her dog at the rally
Community

2024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

2 weeks ago

Jared McCain dribbling
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

McCain, who has starred for the struggling Philadelphia 76ers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

2 weeks ago

Arun Kundnani
Arts & Entertainment

Arun Kundnani receives Whiting Foundation grant for work documenting Jamal Al-Amin

The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.

2 weeks ago

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Roger Wing carves an ice sculpture of The Battery in a live ice sculpting demonstrations at the 6th annual Fishtown Freeze event on Dec. 14, 2024. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display

Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.

2 weeks ago

Youthbuild building
PlanPhilly
Education

Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.

2 weeks ago

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A lone ice skater skates on the rink in front of City Hall
Courts & Law

14-year-old charged in shooting of 3 teens near Dilworth Park ice rink in Center City

Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said police believe there was a fight near the ice rink prior to the shooting.

2 weeks ago

Mangione taken out of the police car
Courts & Law

Federal ban on ghost guns unlikely, according to law enforcement expert

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on regulations on 3D-printed firearms after several states have filed lawsuits regarding their regulation.

2 weeks ago

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PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Community
Billy Penn

PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January

Utility promises more help for low-income customers.

2 weeks ago

Tony Watlington reading to a group of students
Education

Philly School District seeks long-term plan to address antiquated school buildings, mold, asbestos and lack of air conditioning

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

2 weeks ago

Christmas tree set up in front of City Hall
Community
Billy Penn

Shop local this holiday season at one (or more) of Philly’s holiday markets

‘Tis the season to support small businesses and artists

2 weeks ago

Around 70 cars disrupted traffic on Market Street in response to Philadelphia City Council approving legislation that could pave the way for the 76ers $1.3 billion proposed arena to be built. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal

Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown with quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown say relationship is ‘good’ after teammate suggests fissure

There will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Jalen Hurts and his No. 1 receiver.

2 weeks ago

Sixers arena opponents chant as City Council weighs whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

With $60M community benefits agreement, Philly City Council gives initial approval for Sixers arena by a 12-4 vote

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

2 weeks ago

Amanda Schoonover, the star of the one-woman show,
Arts & Entertainment

West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere

The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.

2 weeks ago

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