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Published 1 hour agoCheltenham grad, Philly Youth Basketball CEO announces plans for a $50M workforce development center
Kenny Holdsman, a 1985 graduate of Cheltenham High School and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), was recently featured in … Continue reading "Cheltenham grad, Philly Youth Basketball CEO announces plans for a $50M workforce development center"
WVIA Public Media
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 3 hours 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.
Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies’ playoff push with 5-1 victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers reached 100 wins for the first time, and Jackson Chourio hit his 25th homer to lift them to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday night that slowed the Phillies’ playoff push. The Phillies needed a win to at least have a shot at…
Philadelphia Weekly
Published 5 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 5 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…
WVIA Public Media
Published 9 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 14 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.