Philly closer to knowing which World Cup teams are coming after draw
Friday afternoon was the first step in finding out which teams Philadelphia will host in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the initial draw to fill out the 12 competitive groups was held — with a lot of glitz and star power — in Washington, D.C. We won’t have the full picture till tomorrow afternoon, […]
Philly youth voting and activism are increasing
Sarah-Julia Marion is passionate about civic engagement. When she started working with PA Youth Vote — a statewide organization empowering youth to elevate their voices and votes — during high school, she knew this would be a great way to expand on her mission. “It was a lot of promoting youth engagement within my class […]
Which former Philadelphia Union players to cheer for
The United States men’s national soccer team faces Paraguay in a friendly game at Chester’s Subaru Park tomorrow, the final chance to see the American squad here before next year’s FIFA World Cup. The first game of the penultimate international window for the USMNT kicks off at 5 p.m., and can also be watched live […]
Parker vows that, this time, Market East planning will succeed
Brandishing a pile of old Market East planning studies, Mayor Cherelle Parker vowed Friday not to produce another master plan that ends up never being built out. A new planning process that launched this week for the stagnant commercial corridor “will not result in what we see right here, plans that are collecting dust on […]
SEPTA given time to complete inspection of Regional Rail cars
SEPTA has received a two-week extension from federal regulators to finish inspecting its aging Silverliner IV regional railcars. The move comes after an anxiety-filled month of around-the-clock work to address an emergency order from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) prompted by a series of five onboard fires in 2025. The deadline for completing comprehensive safety […]
Shocking defeat for U.S. team, but women’s sports fans and advocates still celebrate
The U.S. women’s national team was back in the Philadelphia area on Thursday night, for the first time since April 2022, and 17,297 came out to Subaru Park in Chester to see the team face Portugal. Despite the U.S. scoring within 33 seconds of the start of the game, the result didn’t go to the […]
O’Rourke proposes rent rebate and permanent funding for free SEPTA passes
SEPTA’s former boss, progressive preachers, a free groceries provider, legal aid lawyers, step dancers and a gospel choir made noise in LOVE Park Thursday to promote Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke’s new package of living affordability bills. The measures O’Rourke introduced in council before the rally would create a new rent rebate for low-income tenants, make the […]
Philadelphia Union look to clinch the MLS Supporters’ Shield at home this Saturday
The Phillies start their Red October push on Saturday night with Game 1 of their Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s safe to say that most of the city’s sporting attention will be focused on fall baseball and the Phightins’ quest for another World Series title. But this game preview isn’t. We’re casting […]
In Philadelphia, opponents gather for silent protest to Trump administration’s plans to remove President’s House exhibits
Around 70 people gathered at the site of America’s first “White House,” near the Liberty Bell Center, to protest the federal government’s plans to remove information about the site and President George Washington’s ties to slavery. The protest was organized to coincide with a visit to the Liberty Bell by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The […]
New comic book teaches Philly kids their rights around police and law enforcement
Kendra Van De Water has always been passionate about helping youth. The CEO and co-founder of YEAH Philly, Van De Water says the organization’s mission is to inform and support Black youth in West and Southwest Philadelphia who have been charged with a violent crime in the legal system. (YEAH stands for Youth Empowerment for […]