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Back to SearchContested State Rep. Race, School Trauma Pilot & Beer Gardens Return
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Topics this week include a NE Philly state house primary that pits two politically-connected families against each othe…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Best Bagels in Philly
There’s nothing like a fresh bagel with cream cheese, or a bagel sandwich, to kick off your morning. Luckily, Philly has an abundance of homegrown ba…
2 years, 7 months ago
New Housing Is Coming to Germantown. Will Gentrification Follow?
Germantown is going through a transformation. Since 2019, at least 400 new housing units have come online, with another 400 expected in 2025, accordi…
2 years, 7 months ago
City Council Approves Curfew, SE Asian Market Delayed, and NCAA Trivia
On today's news roundup, we run down some recent headlines out of Philadelphia City Council, from a new ban on casino-style gaming terminals to a hea…
2 years, 7 months ago
Councilmember Lozada Wants Change in Kensington
New city policies are rolling out in Kensington, a neighborhood that’s long been the center of the opioid epidemic and a hotspot for homelessness. Co…
2 years, 7 months ago
4-Day Workweeks, Proposed Bus Terminal Move & PA Lottery Returns
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today's topics include plans to move the intercity bus terminal again and why some local businesses have adopted a four…
2 years, 7 months ago
Expert's Guide to the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
In honor of National Cheesesteak Day this coming weekend, today’s guests weigh in on an evergreen Philly debate: What makes a cheesesteak authentic? …
2 years, 7 months ago
Inside Mayor Parker's $6.3B Budget Plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s first budget proposal follows up on her campaign promise to make Philly “the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the n…
2 years, 7 months ago
Chinatown Stitch Project Funding, Another Wawa Closing, Philly-Inspired Superhero
It’s the Tuesday News Roundup! The team talks about a large federal grant for the Chinatown Stitch project and the closure of another Center City Waw…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Lawmakers Are Targeting Casino-Style Gaming Terminals
Video gambling machines have cropped up in gas stations and corner stores around Philly. City council now wants to ban these “skill games,” while Pen…
2 years, 7 months ago