Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio
Dec 20, 2024 · In a surprising move, Howard Eskin announced Friday he’s stepping away from SportsRadio 94WIP, marking the end of his 38-year tenure as Philadelphia’s resident radio …
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the …
Dec 7, 2024 · The match schedule for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. (FIFA) The tournament to determine the best club team in the world will be the first edition of the new tournament format, …
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Meet the first woman to serve as pastor to Mother Bethel AME …
Dec 22, 2024 · Since 1794, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been at the forefront of history in Philadelphia and the nation. In November, the church and denomination …
With Book Bike, Free Library takes reading to the public
Dec 31, 2024 · The Free Library’s Book Bike is a modified cargo trike. The compartment can hold roughly 100 books. (Courtesy of Gabe Donahue) Gittelman, who started as the bike’s operator …
At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park
Dec 10, 2024 · Step pools, woody plants, and schist outcrops. The main new feature is the accessible, 200-foot, galvanized steel-and-wood bridge, which hovers over the stream and …
Photos: 2025 Mummers Parade brings laughter and cheer to …
Jan 1, 2025 · A group of Mummers walk past a a cheering crowd along Broad Street on Jan. 1, 2025. The 124th Mummers Parade is a generational celebration that celebrates the New Year …
SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes
Nov 12, 2024 · SEPTA will raise fares nearly 30% by January and prepare to shut down dozens of routes after the state legislature declined to approve a funding boost for the beleaguered …
Shapiro flexes $153 million to SEPTA, prevents major fare hike
Nov 22, 2024 · Gov. Josh Shapiro will intervene to save SEPTA from a potentially devastating set of fare hikes and service cuts by transferring $153 million in state highway funds to the cash …
Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly - Billy Penn at …
Dec 4, 2024 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (seated center) signs the “Get out the Bike Lane” bill on Wednesday, Dec. 4 2024 at City Hall. The legislation bans motor vehicles from …