News – Page 16 of 1084 – Metro Philadelphia

76ers arena

City publishes studies of 76ers’ planned Center City arena

By Jack Tomczuk

Brightness in Black

Local

‘Brightness in Black’ initiative celebrates Black joy and resilience

By Metro Philadelphia

Amazing Acro-Cats

Avenue of the Arts

The Amazing Acro-Cats helps felines in need—and also makes them stars

By Molly Given

Smashing pumpkins wrestling

South Philadelphia

From rock to wrestling: Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan talks NWA 76’s return to Philly

By A.D. Amorosi

schools close

Local

63 Philadelphia public schools to close early this week due to heat

By Jack Tomczuk

SEPTA

Local

SEPTA to increase Regional Rail service

By Metro Philadelphia

school

Philly police have “tentative strategy” to clear Kensington-area school pathways: “a band-aid over a burst pipe,” residents say

By Emily Rizzo, Kensington Voice

entrepreneurship

Business

Sparking community growth: The power of investing in entrepreneurship

By Jennifer Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Parker cleaning program

Local

Philadelphia receives $1.3M grant for energy efficiency projects

By Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia student

Local

Superintendent Watlington talks new curriculum, year-round schooling and more

By Jack Tomczuk

Springsteen

South Philadelphia

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band return to Philly for unforgettable weekend

By A.D. Amorosi

mass shooting 911 call

Local

Following mass shooting error, officials celebrate 911 call center funding boost

By Jack Tomczuk

Carpenters' Hall, kids in Philadelphia

Old City

Carpenters’ Hall puts focus on local history for 250th anniversary

By Molly Given

city streetery dining

Local

City needs to simplify process, reduce fees for streeteries, controller says

By Jack Tomczuk

Regional Rail SEPTA

Local

SEPTA enhances safety measures ahead of new school year

By Zach Ciavolella

Theatre in the X

West Philadelphia

Catch a free show with Theatre in the X this weekend

By Molly Given

shootings

North Philadelphia

6 injured, including 2 teens, in early morning shootings

By Jack Tomczuk

South Philly shootout

South Philadelphia

Pair charged in South Philly shootout that wounded 72-year-old woman

By Jack Tomczuk

prison jail order

Local

Federal court orders Philadelphia to spend $25 million to improve understaffed jails

By Jack Tomczuk

Bloomsday

Old City

Bloomsday puts all the fun, flavor and focus into every bite and sip

By Molly Given

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