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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.
WVIA Public Media
Published 6 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 11 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.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 22These 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 22PHL 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 22Tom 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…