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The latest info on what’s happening in Philadelphia, and what you need to know if you live, love, work in or just care about what happens in the nation’s birthplace.

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What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde December 5, 2023December 6, 2023

Some of the biggest and best-known development projects in Philadelphia are powered in part by a state tax break called the Keystone Opportunity Zone. The Navy Yard in South Philly, […]

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What to know about the Eagles security chief ejected from Sunday’s game

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde December 5, 2023December 4, 2023
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For over two weeks, a sit-in at Penn called ‘Freedom School’ has offered a safe space for pro-Palestinian views

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy November 30, 2023November 30, 2023
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Why Penn is in turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war, and what’s happening on campus right now

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy November 29, 2023November 30, 2023
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Temple’s newest class is the most diverse ever, but ‘Philly’s public university’ knows there’s more work to be done

Avatar photo by Julia Merola November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
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Reports of the Philly GOP’s death have been greatly exaggerated, political observers say

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
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5 things to know about Kevin Bethel, Philly’s next police commissioner

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar November 21, 2023November 26, 2023
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Reported child labor violations surge in Pa., but Philly teens often need to work

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 20, 2023November 19, 2023
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36 hours without a mayor: Because of a calendar quirk, there’s a gap before Parker’s formal swearing-in

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 13, 2023November 13, 2023
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WURD Radio celebrates 20 years of broadcasting the many voices of Philadelphia’s Black community

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

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