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 […]
The Waterdogs return to Philly for pro lacrosse league’s semifinals
The Waterdogs, Philly’s team in the traveling Premier Lacrosse League, are back in town for a playoff semifinal against the New York Atlas at Chester’s Subaru Park on Monday. The team heads into the Labor Day game as an underdog, having made it into the playoffs with a 4-6 record. They defeated the Maryland Whipsnakes […]
Philly Naked Bike Ride returns this Saturday for its 16th annual edition
The route for this Saturday’s Philly Naked Bike Ride (PNBR) is out, and it will take the city’s boldest cyclists 12 miles through the city, starting at Lemon Hill and finishing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Instagram/@philly_naked_bike_ride) Based on the map sent out on social media, the 16th edition of the race starts at […]
North Philadelphia Historical Festival carries deep lessons
Philadelphia is a town that loves its history, but not every bit of it gets the same amount of attention. More than four decades ago, Louis Massaiah saw a need to explore and celebrate the history and culture of African American and Puerto Ricans communities in the city. From this insight was born Scribe Video […]
2 new big cats arrive at Philly Zoo
If you’ve ever run into the child of an old friend, you know how Jackie Stone feels these days. Stone is the director of carnivores at the Philadelphia Zoo — and the “child of a friend” isn’t human. It’s one of two big cats that arrived recently at the zoo — Rory, a 4-year-old female […]