The number of states banning smartphones in schools is growing. New York is now the largest state in the U.S. to ban smartphones in public schools. Starting in fall 2025, students will not be …
The dog days of summer are back in Philadelphia. August is National Dog Month, and Manayunk is celebrating in style with its Dog Day of Summer celebration, set to take place Saturday, Aug. 16, from …
Speed demons, race enthusiasts and craft cocktail fans now have a combined meeting place with the opening of the F1 Arcade in Philadelphia. This new venture in the City of Brotherly Love marks the …
Police have made an arrest in the mass shooting that left three people dead and nine others wounded last month in Grays Ferry. Terrell Frazier, 22, was taken into custody this week after …
The initial cuts built into SEPTA’s doomsday budget will go into effect later this month if Pennsylvania lawmakers do not approve a funding package by next week, the transit agency’s leaders said …
A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of recent sexual assaults targeting women in Center City. Police identified Dynel Walker as a wanted suspect in the case Wednesday …
Since 2013, Theatre in the X has transformed public parks into stages to present powerful stories and professional-quality theatre to West Philadelphia and the African-American community. These …
This article was originally published by Kensington Voice. A new batch of organizations will receive $2.2 million in grants from the city’s 2025 Opioid Prevention and Community Healing Fund …
City officials introduced a policy this week intended to ease the burden on entrepreneurs who now have to pay business taxes, after Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration scrapped a popular …
Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe sexually assaulted at least five women over the past few weeks, primarily in Center City. Police released …
Whether you're looking to get into hiking, biking, walking or running your way around the city, here are some of the best trail options to check out in Philadelphia. Schuylkill River The Schuylkill …
Signs tied to trees outside Abraham Lincoln High School in Mayfair inform riders that SEPTA’s Route 88 will be discontinued Aug. 24, one day before the city’s public school students return to …
As the school year quickly approaches, local organizations are stepping up to help families with back-to-school costs through free backpack and school supplies giveaways. This month, there are five …
Pennsylvania's community-based programs often provide necessary services to the members enrolled throughout the Commonwealth. Many focus on Pennsylvania's youth, looking to reduce, ideally eliminate, …
A man was killed and four others were injured in shootings over the weekend across Philadelphia. Officers responded at around 5:45 a.m. to a report of a “person with a gun” on the 5900 block …
A teenager is facing a multitude of charges for his alleged role in last week’s shooting outside the Christy Recreation Center pool in West Philadelphia that left five people wounded, including …
Zikia, a 12th grader in Philadelphia, was stressing over where she would attend college in the fall. Her charter school’s college decision ceremony was the next day, and she was torn between her …
As Philadelphia prepares to be one of 11 cities in the U.S. to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, public safety remains top of mind as the city approaches major planned celebrations. One of six FIFA …
Nothing’s sweeter than a chocolate chip cookie — except when it’s just $1 and helps a great cause. On Monday, Aug. 4, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company celebrates National Chocolate Chip …
Late Wednesday night, police released surveillance video of the suspects believed to be involved in a quintuple shooting at a West Philadelphia public pool hours earlier. Two children, two …
