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TerraPower Bellwether District

Nuclear company backed by Bill Gates to build $450 million facility in South Philly's Bellwether District

Benito, a raccoon rescued by South Philly neighbors during cold spell, is on the mend at a busy wildlife center

Benito Raccoon Philly

Developer gets $150 million loan to build 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River

South Philly Apartments

Pat's King of Steaks is changing the way it makes some cheesesteaks

Pats New Cheesesteak

'Hot dogs are silly and fun': Korshak Bagels founder plots South Philly comeback

Korshak new business

South Street seeks artists to design new lamppost banners for beautification project

South Street Banners

Researchers create 'digital monument' to site of 2019 South Philly refinery explosion

pes refinery

There's another 'yarn bombing' at the Singing Fountain, just in time for Halloween

Halloween yarn bombing

Sixers, Flyers accelerate timeline for new arena in South Philly, saying it will be complete by 2030

Sixers Flyers Arena

Termini Brothers Bakery shares footage of vandals spray-painting its flagship shop

Termin Bros Vandalism

Vincent Termini Sr., second-generation owner of Termini Brothers, dies at 86

Vincent Termini death

Xfinity Mobile Arena replaces Stephen Starr's Adrian with new restaurant

Starr Xfinity Mobile

The new freeze-dried John's Water Ice candy has a sweet backstory

John's Water Ice Candy

Movie theater at South Philly's Riverview Plaza to reopen in 2026 with a new IMAX screen

IMAX South Philly

Police arrest suspect accused of sexually assaulting at least 6 women in Center City, South Philly

Philadelphia Sexual Assaults

Five sexual assaults in Center City, South Philly likely committed by same suspect, police say

Philly Sexual Assaults

Actor John Leguizamo hits the boxing ring and makes tortillas in Philly in new episode of his travel show

Navy Yard gets $100 million investment to ramp up submarine manufacturing

Navy Yard Submarines

Grays Ferry shooting leaves 3 people dead, 9 others injured

Grays Ferry Shooting

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Citizens Bank Park to host block party to rally fans for 2026 MLB All-Star Game and World Cup

Phillies Block Party

76ers, Comcast Spectacor choose architects for new South Philly arena

Sixers Flyers Arena

South Philly man reels in 72-pound catfish from Schuylkill River near new trail extension in Grays Ferry

Catfish Schuylkill River

Philly journalist pleads guilty to role in prescription fraud scheme at Broad Street Family Pharmacy

Philly Pharmacy Fraud

New Schuylkill River trail segment and bridge connecting Grays Ferry to Center City opens Saturday

Christian to Crescent

Emergency drill at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday to bring road closures and loud noises

Lincoln Financial Field

FDR Park's Southeast Asian Market opens for the season this weekend

Southeast Asian Market

Brewery ARS collaborates with Philly rock band Queen of Jeans on new beer

Brewery ARS Queen of Jeans

Knitting group 'yarn bombs' the Singing Fountain with fabric flowers and Gritty sweater

Knitting Singing Fountain

Fire at Kampar forces the South Philly restaurant to close indefinitely

Kampar Fire Restaurant

Inclement weather further delays SS United States departure to Wednesday

SS United States departure

Batter & Crumbs in Point Breeze makes DoorDash's 'Most Loved' restaurants list

Batter & Crumbs Doordash

Statue of Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle would be perfect way to memorialize Eagles' magical season

SS United States will not leave Philly on Saturday. Plan to tow ocean liner postponed again.

SS United States delay

SS United States to be towed from Philadelphia early Saturday morning

ss united states leaving

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie asked about rumors he wants a domed stadium for his team

Police officer fatally shoots man on I-95 ramp near Philly airport

Police Shooting Airport

East Passyunk Restaurant Week returns in late February with three-course meals starting at $20

East Passyunk restaurant week 2025

Driver that struck police cruiser outside Lincoln Financial Field charged with DUI

Police Cruiser Crash Eagles

Driver arrested for striking police cruiser, injuring officer at sports complex

Police officer crash

USS John F. Kennedy to leave Navy Yard on Thursday to embark on final voyage before being scrapped in Texas

With 76ers arena plans scrapped in Center City, Mayor Cherelle Parker says revitalization will 'start from scratch'

Parker 76ers Arena

Sixers' decision to stay in South Philly draws cheers from Center City arena opponents

76ers arena

Married couple struck by SEPTA bus in Queen Village, killing husband and injuring wife

SEPTA bus accident

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SEPTA to test real-time arrival displays at 10 bus and trolley stops

SEPTA Solar Displays

Reading Terminal Market scavenger hunt

Reading Terminal Market Scavenger Hunt

Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that's partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring

Urban Tree Planting

The most famous jailbreak from Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary escape

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Villanova men slip to 8-seed in NCAA Tournament, women a 10-seed

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