Hoagies are coming to the Midwest as Wawa announces expansion to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio
The chain is planning to double its size over the next decade.
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The Lenfest Institute is granting $1.5M to 52 Philly orgs to make democracy work better
Introducing the “Every Voice, Every Vote” project.
Amtrak promises 30th Street’s iconic flipboard will return, but (still) only as decoration
Philadelphia travelers continue to lament the disappearance of the clickety-clack display.
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In the race for Philly mayor, Derek Green is coming out swinging
The former councilmember put out a biting statement about the latest entrant into the crowded Democratic field.
What to know about Helen Gym, the mayoral candidate who is one of Philly’s most prominent progressive voices
The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council, she regularly champions education, housing, and labor.
Will the city’s new curfew reduce violence? Philly teens think it’s unlikely
“Kids could be out before 10 p.m. and also do violence,” one high schooler observed.
Can journalism that centers community help stop shootings? PCGVR is betting on it
Inside the two-year effort to turn gun violence reporting on its head.
Details on the AI gun detection tech SEPTA is installing in 300 surveillance cameras
This is ZeroEyes’ first public transit rollout of the service, which has DHS anti-terrorism designation.
Pa. attorney general wants to hear about Swifties’ ‘trouble, trouble, trouble’ with Ticketmaster
Frustrated fans are not ready to shake the situation off.
Texas confirms bus of asylum-seekers coming to Philly: What we know
Local officials and community organizations are ready to welcome the newcomers.