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Victims of 2023 Port Richmond Explosion File Lawsuits Against PGW, PECO, and City

Victims of the catastrophic New Year’s Day 2023 explosion in Port Richmond are suing Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), PECO, the city, and contractors, alleging negligence led to the tragedy.  The...

Fishtown’s Front Street Transformed by Building Development

Front Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is undergoing a significant transformation as a building boom reshapes the area beneath the iconic Market-Frankford elevated rail line.  The 1.1-mile stretch between the Girard...

Eagles, Haason Reddick want the same things

Will the Eagles really part ways with Haason Reddick? One of the most head-scratching stories to come out of Super Bowl week was the news...

Franklin Towne senior headed to Princeton

Franklin Towne Charter High School senior Patricia Palanik has been accepted into Princeton University to study veterinary medicine. Patricia's passion for veterinary medicine stems from...

Chinatown rallies around its historic district

Neighborhoods change over the years. Not always for the better. Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood is determined to make sure any change to the historic district will be...

Shapiro lays out budget priorities for coming year

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a three-tier budget proposal for Pennsylvanians. Shapiro hopes to "Get Stuff Done," "Create Opportunity" and "Advance Real Freedom" for all...

Trading Turkey for cheesesteaks

America is a land of invention — and re-invention. Sumbul Kiroglu already had a successful career in her native Turkey but was facing her 30s...

Super Bowl lessons on display for Eagles

It’s hard to imagine that only a year ago, the Eagles found themselves playing in a Super Bowl. For everyone who had recovered enough from...
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