Philadelphia
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Phillies’ Dick Allen, Pirates’ Dave Parker elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Franchise icons for both of Pennsylvania’s major league baseball teams got the long overdue call to the hall Sunday, as former Phillies third baseman/outfielder Dick Allen, and former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. DALLAS — Having waited for the call from Cooperstown for nearly three decades, Dave Parker burst…
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Pennsylvania Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
Pennsylvanians: Now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some homegrown Instagram accounts to help you do just that.
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7 Pennsylvania holiday traditions that capture the spirit of the season
From boilo to Belsnickel, we’re highlighting different ways Pennsylvanians celebrate the holidays throughout the state.
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Philadelphia landmark ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for best value
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall landed the No. 2 spot in a new national study. Here’s why this landmark gives you the most bang for your buck.
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Shapiro keeps SEPTA afloat after flexing $153 million from federal highway funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT to transfer $153 million in highway funding to help SEPTA after Senate Republicans failed to pass public transit funding. The funding will keep the transit agency afloat until July.
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Eagles legend Jason Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
“They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” will be recorded in front of a live audience at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer.
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Philadelphia’s mass transit system averts a strike by reaching a deal with its largest workers union
SEPTA agreed to a tentative contract deal with its workers union that includes a 5% raise, an unspecified pension adjustment, and additional safety measures for frontline workers.
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Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power for the city to regulate firearms
Philadelphia cannot impose stricter firearms regulations than are allowed by state law, Pennsylvania’s Democratic-majority state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday, a blow to city leaders looking for ways to stem gun violence.
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Your 2024 guide to Pennsylvania-inspired gifts
Stumped on what to gift your favorite pal in Pa. this holiday season? We have some ideas.
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More human remains from Philadelphia’s 1985 MOVE bombing have been found at a museum
The remains are believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa, one of five children and six adults killed when police bombed the MOVE organization’s headquarters in 1985, causing a fire that spread to dozens of row homes.
