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Published September 22A former chocolate factory that made Raisinets, Goobers now serves Northeast Philly families
A former candy factory in Northeast Philly is now home to a group of nonprofit organizations providing healthcare, education and other social services. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 1 hour agoWhere to Actually Live in Philly: A No-BS Neighborhood Guide
A locals'-eye look at Philly's most livable neighborhoods, from Rittenhouse to Fishtown, weighing vibe, cost, walkability, and who actually fits where.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 3 hours agoJingle Ball 2026: What Pennsylvania Fans Can Expect From Lineup to Tickets
iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour has become one of the most reliable markers of the holiday season, drawing pop, R&B, and hip-hop stars to arenas across the country every December. As fans start searching for details on Jingle Ball 2026, official lineups and dates have not yet been…
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 3 hours agoLaver Cup: How to Watch, Tickets, Lineups and Everything Pennsylvania Fans Need to Know
The Laver Cup has become one of the most talked-about events on the tennis calendar, blending the sport’s biggest stars into a Ryder Cup-style team format that pits Team Europe against Team World. As anticipation builds for the next edition, fans across the country — including…
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Published 7 hours agoMayor Parker's housing plan has created and preserved more than 16,000 homes
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is halfway to its goal of building and repairing 30,000 homes in Philadelphia. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 12 hours agoSome Pennsylvania Pediatricians Offer Early MMR Shots to Infants as Measles Cases Climb
As Pennsylvania's measles outbreak passes 830 cases and four deaths, some doctors now offer an early MMR dose to infants as young as 6…
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 24How to Actually Pick a Family Neighborhood in Philadelphia
Skip the generic rankings. Match your family's must-haves — schools, safety, cost, space — to the right Philadelphia neighborhood with this decision-first.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 24Philadelphia Library Hours: The No-Guesswork Guide to Getting In the Door
Confused about Philly library hours? Here's how to check branch schedules, dodge closures, and reach a real person fast.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 24Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Imported Clams Spreads to Pennsylvania, CDC Says
CDC confirms 37 hepatitis A cases linked to imported black clams, including four in Pennsylvania. A recall is underway.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 23Philadelphia Cocaine Ring Tied to Mexican Cartel Dismantled, 10 Face Federal Charges
Federal prosecutors charged 10 alleged members of the Jones-Basley drug ring, seizing $8 million in cocaine and guns in Philadelphia.
Wheeler fans 7 straight to open game, Stott hits tiebreaking single as Phillies beat Brewers 6-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over…
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 23Report Ties Late Filmmaker R.C. Horsch to Crematorium at Center of Body-Parts Scandal
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports pornographer R.C. Horsch paid to access a Kensington crematorium tied to the Garzone body-parts case.