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Philadelphia 76ers Play-By-Play Announcer Kate Scott Hired to Lead WNBA Coverage on USA Network
Kate Scott, the Philadelphia 76ers’ play-by-play announcer, has been named as the lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage as it makes it way onto USA Network…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Set to Open Oct. 10
More than a year after Nike announced plans to open its first World of Flight store in the U.S. right here in Philadelphia, we now…
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Philadelphia’s Masonic Temple Houses Many Unusual Treasures, Including Mold of Former U.S. President’s Face
The mysterious Masonic Temple in Philadelphia houses many unusual treasures, including a replica of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 plaster life mask, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice.…
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Penn Theoretical Physicist Wins Prestigious Lorentz Medal, an Honor Held by Several Future Nobel Laureates
Charles Kane, a theoretical physicist at Penn, will receive the Lorentz Medal for his research on topological insulators, considered a landmark recent scientific advance, writes…
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Auditions to Return to Philadelphia for First Time in a Decade
Wheel of Fortune, the beloved decades-old game show, will be coming to Philadelphia in search of contestants for the first time since 2015, writes Molly…
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SEPTA Reports Reduced Crime, Credits Increased Law Enforcement
SEPTA has seen a decrease in crime through the first half of 2025 as a result of increasing its enforcement efforts, writes Molly McVety for…
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Owners of Libertee Grounds Prepare to Open New Waterfront Tavern in Northern Liberties in 2026
The team behind Libertee Grounds is planning to open a new tavern on the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Liberties some time next year, writes…
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Actress Aubrey Plaza Wears T-Shirt Supporting Philadelphia’s Future WNBA Team
Actress Aubrey Plaza was recently in attendance at a WNBA game and the shirt she wore made Philadelphia and local women’s sports fans proud, writes…
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Bob Casey, Longtime Pennsylvania Senator, Gains New Roles at Familiar Philly Law Firm, Hometown University
Former U.S. Senator Bob Casey has taken on two new gigs nine months after losing his bid for a fourth term, writes Molly McVety for…
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New Bella Vista Mural Honors Abolitionist Activist William Still and His Prominent Philly Family
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled a new mural in Bella Vista that honors William Still and his daughter, Caroline Still Anderson, writes Kristin Hunt for…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranking Improves to No. 21 Among Largest U.S. Metro Areas
It might not feel like it when stuck in traffic on I-76 during rush hour, but commuting in Philadelphia is improving at least compared to…
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Amazon Fresh Sets Mid-August Date for Long-Awaited Northern Liberties Store
Amazon Fresh, which announced plans to open a new Northern Liberties location nearly five years ago, has finally set a date for its new store,…
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Joel Embiid Puts Society Hill Penthouse Up For Sale
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is selling his luxury penthouse in Society Hill for $5.5 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Embiid’s condo on the…
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Despite SEPTA’s Budget Woes and Likely Service Cuts, Northeast Philadelphia Subway Push Returns
Even as SEPTA faces a deepening budget strain and the threat of major service cuts starting next month, the push to extend the subway into…
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New Vintage Clothing Store Coming to Old City in August
Snail, a new vintage clothing store, is opening in Old City on August 1, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. It will feature a variety of…
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Chef Behind Huda in Rittenhouse Square to Open New Burger Spot in Fishtown
Chef Yehuda Sichel of Huda is preparing to open a new burger spot in Fishtown in August, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Huda is known…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Shares His Story as a Caregiver in New Documentary
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper shared his experience as a caregiver in a new documentary that recently hit streaming on PBS, writes Molly McVety for…











































