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06-07-2025 Vol 1984

Category: Local News

Pope Francis Reflects on Freedom and Dignity During Historic Visit to Philadelphia

Pope Francis Reflects on Freedom and Dignity During Historic Visit to Philadelphia

Pope Francis made a significant impact during his visit to Philadelphia on September 26, 2015. He addressed a large gathering…
The No Name Pops: Celebrating Community and Music in Philadelphia

The No Name Pops: Celebrating Community and Music in Philadelphia

The No Name Pops (NNP), soon to be known as the Philly Pops, has made significant strides in reconnecting with…
Celebrating Earth Day Through Poetry: A Connection to Nature

Celebrating Earth Day Through Poetry: A Connection to Nature

On this Earth Day, WHYY’s “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn engaged in a profound exploration of nature’s emotional resonance through…
Connecting Health Care to the Community: Fabric Health’s Unique Approach in North Philadelphia

Connecting Health Care to the Community: Fabric Health’s Unique Approach in North Philadelphia

In the bustling atmosphere of the Laundry Café on Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, a unique initiative is taking place.…
Pew’s Recent State of the City Report Highlights Positive Trends in Philadelphia

Pew’s Recent State of the City Report Highlights Positive Trends in Philadelphia

The release of Pew’s State of the City report offers an optimistic outlook for Philadelphia, presenting a range of encouraging…
Philadelphians Embrace Roundabouts as Traffic Safety Innovations Expand

Philadelphians Embrace Roundabouts as Traffic Safety Innovations Expand

Philadelphia is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to traffic management with the expansion of roundabouts. The recent installation…
Road Diets Spark Debate Over Traffic Safety Measures in Kansas City and Beyond

Road Diets Spark Debate Over Traffic Safety Measures in Kansas City and Beyond

A recent incident at a salon on 31st Street in Kansas City, Missouri, has reignited discussions about traffic safety in…
Stand-Up and Drink: A Unique Trolley Tour in Philadelphia for Comedy Lovers

Stand-Up and Drink: A Unique Trolley Tour in Philadelphia for Comedy Lovers

Philadelphia’s historic trolley tour has taken a hilarious twist, where instead of a conventional tour guide, stand-up comedians take the…
Philadelphia Climate Activists Demand Mayor Condemn PGW’s Support for Anti-Clean Energy Lobbying

Philadelphia Climate Activists Demand Mayor Condemn PGW’s Support for Anti-Clean Energy Lobbying

Local climate activists in Philadelphia have intensified their calls for Mayor Cherelle Parker to publicly denounce Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)…
Krasner Faces Tough Questions at Debate Without Challenger Dugan

Krasner Faces Tough Questions at Debate Without Challenger Dugan

The anticipated district attorney candidate debate on Tuesday night evolved into a one-man show when challenger Patrick Dugan opted out…
Philadelphias Housing Ambitions: Mayor Parker Proposes Reviving Tax Abatement for Real Estate Development

Philadelphias Housing Ambitions: Mayor Parker Proposes Reviving Tax Abatement for Real Estate Development

Philadelphia’s neighborhoods may experience a new wave of real estate development if Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration successfully revives the original…
Washington Exporters Face Challenges Amid Tariff Disruptions

Washington Exporters Face Challenges Amid Tariff Disruptions

A growing trend among Washington exporters reveals that many are pulling their products back from international markets as the fallout…