Part one of Off The Record taps in with the creative collective School of the Gifted, featuring Neptune XXI, Lena L aka The Kid With The Gift, and Deek West Side — three artists really standing on authenticity, purpose, and pure talent. This episode is a whole vibe. From real conversations about becoming who they […]
Philly Teachers Union Unveils Alternative to Planned School Closures The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is escalating its fight against the School District’s controversial facilities plan, arguing there is not enough public evidence to justify closing 17 schools and promising an alternative proposal aimed at preserving campuses rather than shuttering them. The union on Tuesday released […]
Citizens Bank Park has added another accolade to its growing reputation, earning the title of best MLB stadium in America in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The honor reflects what Phillies fans have argued for years: that the South Philadelphia ballpark offers one of baseball’s most complete experiences, from atmosphere to food to sightlines. According to USA […]
Cobbs Creek revival aims to restore more than a golf course in West Philadelphia As the Philadelphia region turns its attention to the PGA Championship at Aronimink, a very different golf story is taking shape a few miles away in West Philadelphia. At Cobbs Creek Golf Club, a long-awaited restoration is underway with ambitions that […]
The Sixers opened a new chapter Tuesday night, parting ways with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey after six seasons while keeping head coach Nick Nurse in place, according to reports first cited by Shams Charania and confirmed in team statements. In announcing the move, managing partner Josh Harris acknowledged the mood around the franchise. […]
Pennsylvania hospitals are seeing a rise in patients arriving with severe nausea, relentless vomiting and intense abdominal pain tied to marijuana use, according to doctors in the Philadelphia region. The condition, known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS, has become a growing concern in emergency departments as cannabis becomes more widely available. Physicians say the […]
A man was found dead on SEPTA tracks at a busy Center City station early Sunday, prompting an investigation by Philadelphia police. Authorities said the victim was discovered on the westbound platform at 2nd and Market streets and was pulled from beneath a subway train. Investigators are reviewing surveillance video to determine how the man ended […]
Pennsylvania is a step closer to allowing residents to carry digital versions of their driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations after the state House approved two bills with bipartisan support. One measure would authorize digital vehicle registration cards, while the other would allow digital driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Supporters say the proposal would modernize how […]
Amazon has launched its fastest delivery option in Philadelphia, bringing 30-minute shipping for groceries, household goods, electronics and some over-the-counter medicines to customers across the city. The new service, called Amazon Now, became available Tuesday in Philadelphia as part of a limited rollout that also includes Seattle, Atlanta and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Customers can access it […]
Philadelphia’s spring run of car-free Sundays near Rittenhouse Square is about to wrap up, with the final Open Streets Walnut West event set for May 17. The Center City District program, held across seven Sundays this spring, turns a stretch of Center City into a pedestrian-friendly corridor where visitors can walk freely, shop, dine and […]
Police are searching for a suspect after a high-speed chase that began in Trenton, New Jersey, and ended Monday in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section with a crash that sent two people to the hospital, according to authorities. The pursuit started shortly after 11 a.m. as part of a joint weapons investigation involving Trenton police and New […]
Discover exciting summer programs, lifeguard needs, and the incredible lineup at the Dell Music Center. Plus, get the details on the upcoming Philly 250 Fair! #Philadelphia #ParksAndRec #SummerEvents #TheDell #Philly250 Watch the full interview!