After a 2-week encampment, Philly police arrest 33 protesters on Penn’s campus
Protesters who’ve been camped out on Penn’s campus for weeks were arrested after refusing orders early Friday to leave.
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What to know about the Philadelphia Union’s newest — and youngest — player
Philly-born and Norristown-raised, 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signed the biggest homegrown player deal in Major League Soccer history.
Philly’s first Beerathon brings 5K run and festival to the Navy Yard
Runners receive a beer at each mile marker during Saturday’s event, with food trucks, music, and tastings from over a dozen breweries.
Philly selected to host ultimate frisbee Championship Weekend
The Philadelphia Surge hope to be in the PUL finals when it’s hosted at Drexel’s Vidas Field in late June.
After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split
Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?
The Philadelphia Phoenix asked the internet to name its new mascot, and you can guess what happened
Birdy McBirdface joins the likes of Swoop, Gritty and the Phanatic in Philly’s sports mascot pantheon.
The Phillies haven’t played many good teams because there aren’t many good teams
Critics of the Phillies hot start point to their soft schedule, but things will get much tougher in August and September.
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Living the Cheesy Life: Ride along with Philly’s most prolific cheesesteak taste-tester
Jim Pappas has visited more than 1,000 cheesesteak shops throughout the region, finding love, community and lots of good food along the way.
A crackdown on Kensington’s open-air drug market is coming, but will it work?
Mayor Parker’s plan to revive the neighborhood follows decades of failed efforts.
Survived cancer… Now what?
The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health’s Cancer Recovery Program offers help for patients after cancer.
The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Philly’s elements
Visitors trying to get a photo of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional Philly world champion will also see conservators cleaning it.
House Republicans come to Philadelphia to attack DA Larry Krasner
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on violent crime. Democrats called it political theater.
Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday
Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.
“Tax the rich.” Philly community college faculty call for better funding
Teachers say the city needs to better support Community College of Philadelphia students, many of whom are facing multiple economic challenges.
“New beginnings” at Jim’s Steaks on South Street
Customers lined up for Wednesday’s reopening to relive old memories and explore an iconic refurbishment.
Headlines of Yore
The 18th-century instrument founded by a Founding Father
The armonica was invented in London, but its founder called Philadelphia home.
Food & Drink Scene
Richie’s Café x Hatsune Miku: How a Temple University coffeeshop is collaborating with one of Japan’s biggest virtual stars
Through May 5, the family-owned business is offering a Miku-themed menu, art, and giveaways.
Neighborhoods
The future of Greensgrow Farms could look like its past, with a lot of work
The Kensington spot won’t become condos — and could be home to a garden center once again
Power & Politics
“Disappointing” Philly primary turnout could be omen for repeat in November
Only 17.7% of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, or just 183,538 of the city’s more than one million eligible voters.
Election observers report only minor hiccups in primary election voting
But they say scheduling an election during Passover was a bad idea.
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2024 primary election in Philly
Primary Day is Tuesday, April 23
Philly primary voters will see one ballot question. Here’s what it means.
The question centers on whether the city should provide legal backing for Registered Community Orgs for their work on zoning matters.
Gun violence prevention
“Zooman and the Sign” at Penn Live Arts takes a theatrical look at gun violence in Philly
Director, and former Philadelphian, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney hopes the play can build a bridge over fear.
Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
What we know about the pre-Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia
Five people were killed and several others injured by someone shooting an AR-style rifle “aimlessly,” police said.
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
Education
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight.
Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down
Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black.
Philly’s premier high school requires 8th grade algebra for admission, but many kids can’t take it
The lower a neighborhood’s median income, the less likely the course is available to district eighth graders.
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secrets & Fun
New map offers transit-based guide to Philly green spaces
The guide, being distributed at the Green Philly EcoFair this weekend, helps passengers connect to city parks with illustrations and information about each destination.
Earthquake reax light up across social media in the Philly region
The shared experience of some mild shaking brought out both useful and entertaining posts online.
These are the coolest things made in Philly
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its second-annual “Coolest Thing Made in PA” competition. Here’s our picks for the best “Made in Philly.”
Irish-centric Philly theaters highlight works from across the pond this month
The performances “echo the American concerns around immigration” in “brave and exciting ways.”
Sports Culture
Hittin’ Season: What’s in an extra day of rest for Phillies pitchers?
The Phils are in the enviable position of having the option of going to a six-man rotation.
Home court advantage: Sixers owners buying 2,000 Game 6 tickets to keep out Knicks fans
The tickets for first responders, health care professionals and other local organizations will also prevent Knicks fans from taking over the Wells Fargo Center again.
Hittin’ Season: It’s time for Mike Trout to leave Los Angeles
Trout has been the best player in baseball for years, but the NJ-native is once again stuck on an Angels squad that is going nowhere.
After 100 Phillies Schwar-bombs, here’s some of the best
Kyle Schwarber’s hit 250 career homers – 100 in a Phillies uniform. Let’s skim the archives and remember a few Schwar-bombs that made some serious impact.