Philadelphia deserves transit investment, not just survival

When I moved to Philadelphia for my doctorate in city planning at the University of Pennsylvania, I was struck by how a city with so much potential could settle for survival-mode transit funding. When PATCO reopened its Franklin Square station in...

Philadelphia Phillies Working Out Rookie in Outfield to Create Versatility

At some point, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will return to the lineup, and he’ll need first base back from Otto Kemp. The problem? Kemp has proven quite capable of helping the Phillies even after Harper returns. What was probably a...

Pennsylvania senators speak out about Trump's decision to get involved in Israeli-Iranian conflict

Pennsylvania lawmakers react to strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Victoria Vespico wins Miss Pennsylvania 2025, tap dances to victory

YORK, Pa. — Victoria Vespico, representing Miss Northeastern PA, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2025 on Saturday, June 21, during a ceremony at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Vespico, 25, of Shavertown, works on the communications team...

Code orange air quality alert issued for Philadelphia and surrounding counties

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Sunday June 22, in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties. Sunday's sunny...

Family & kids events this week in City of Philadelphia: June 22-28

Kelly Richards, the President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia | Free Library of Philadelphia websiteKelly Richards, the President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia | Free Library of Philadelphia website The...

Police investigate after man shot, killed in Southwest Philadelphia

Police investigate after man shot, killed in Southwest Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday along the 2100 block of Cemetery Avenue. Police say they...

Argument leads to woman fatally stabbed in Southwest Philadelphia: Police

Argument leads to woman fatally stabbed in Southwest Philadelphia: Police PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police responded to a deadly stabbing that they believe stemmed from an argument. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Officers were called to the...

Phillies, Philadelphia Soccer host block party for Wawa Welcome America 

Day 4 of Wawa Welcome America features a special block party outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field hosted by the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer. Get live updates on all the fun below.

First major exhibition in the UK by Philadelphia-based painter Aubrey Levinthal

Discover a selection of 19th-21st century British paintings, drawings and sculpture including works by modern British and Scottish Masters, Scottish Colourists and many others. It will also change throughout the summer as new works come in through...

Why it's important to pack a vehicle emergency kit as Philadelphia sees first heat wave of the year

AAA's Jana Tidwell says now is the time to pack a vehicle emergency kit. When you leave the comfort of your home and have to get into your car to travel this summer, you want to ensure it's in good working condition and that you have a plan in...

U.S. bombs nuclear sites in Iran, Philadelphia sees first heat wave of the season | Digital Brief

President Trump says the U.S. has obliterated Iran's main nuclear sites with massive bunker-busting bombs. This marks the country's entry into the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. The strikes on Iran come just over a week after Israel launched...

New York Mets Tie MLB Record By Racking Up Solo Home Runs vs. Philadelphia Phillies

It didn't take very long for the New York Mets' bats to get going Saturday night. With one out in the top of the first, Brandon Nimmo took Philadelphia Phillies rookie Mick Abel yard with a 415-foot bomb to center. Then, after going down 3-1, the...

Bowling is on a roll in Western Pennsylvania

It’s a ritual with which many Americans are familiar, from childhood birthday parties or adult nights out over pitchers of beer. Put on the shoes. Choose a ball. Settle into the molded plastic seats and wait your turn to get up, scoot down to the...

Pennsylvania leaders react to U.S. strike on Iran

Responses are rolling in after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had delivered a strike on nuclear facilities in Iran. RELATED COVERAGE >>> US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump says, joining Israeli air...

Pew Center for Arts and Heritage moves to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! For 19 years, the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, one of the Philadelphia region’s largest arts funders, was administered by the...

Latest win for Illies Golden Gloves boxer Cahir Gormley in Pennsylvania

Cahir Gormley recorded another win in the United States at the weekend. The Illies Golden Gloves light-middleweight overcame Andre Mendez in Dover, Pennsylvania. It’s Gormley’s second straight win Stateside having recently defeated Demetress...

Pennsylvania DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones to Visit CenClear Behavioral Health

CLEARFIELD- CenClear is honored to welcome Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), to its Behavioral Health location on June 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Dr....

Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball, Pick 2 Day results for June 21, 2025