Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection.

Former City Councilmember Jannie Blackwell, who has been a fixture of Philadelphia politics for decades, is no longer a ...

Philly skyline, sports complex lights up in blue for injured NJ baseball player

The Philadelphia skyline and several landmarks were lit up in blue to support a 12‑year‑old boy from South Jersey who remains ...
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City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride

That is not us,” police commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said, rejecting claims that the department is hostile to Philadelphia’s ...

Philly's Highmark Mann Center adds interactive visitor center as part of $70 million transformation

The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia is getting a whole new look, just in time for America's ...
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World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails

Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent ...

From 1st Linc event to FIFA Club World Cup, top soccer matches in Philly

Top soccer matches at Lincoln Financial Field, site of 2026 FIFA World Cup, from Carli Lloyd to Manchester United ...
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‘Pepperpot’ in Philly’s ‘What Now: 2026’ festival celebrates the Black women who made the liberating soup

The multi-disciplinary “Pepperpot” performance brings to life the 18th-century peddlers' songs from Philadelphia’s ...