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WVIA Public Media Published September 22

A 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.

WVIA Public Media Published 6 hours ago

Mayor 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 11 hours ago

Some 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 24

How 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 24

Philadelphia 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 24

Hepatitis 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 23

Philadelphia 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.

Wausau Pilot & Review Published September 23

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 23

Report 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.

Philadelphia Weekly Published September 22

These Pennsylvania Legislative Races Could Determine Who Runs Harrisburg

A handful of PA Senate and House races could hand Democrats a full trifecta in Harrisburg. Here's what's at stake and where.

Philadelphia Weekly Published September 22

PHL Economy Parking: The Real Deal on the $18 Lot

Everything you need to know about PHL's economy lot: flat rates, shuttle waits, security, and how it stacks up against garage and off-site options.

Philadelphia Weekly Published September 22

Tom Hardy’s MobLand Return: What We Know About Season 2’s Release Date

Tom Hardy’s gritty crime drama MobLand made a big splash with its first season, mixing London underworld menace with the kind of star power that only Guy Ritchie can assemble. Now that viewers have burned through the debut run, the biggest question circulating in search trends…

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