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Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Philadelphia International Airport The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a warning about a potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport. Officials confirmed that a person infected with measles passed through Terminal E on Thursday, February 12, 2026, between 1:35 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Travelers who were […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially renamed their South Philadelphia practice facility to the Jefferson Health Training Complex, marking the first name change for the facility in over two decades. Previously known as the NovaCare Complex since its opening in 2001, the facility’s renaming comes as part of an expanded partnership with Jefferson Health and Select […]

The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has introduced a new speed camera pilot program aimed at enhancing safety in school zones across the city. Starting this week, cameras have been installed in five designated school zones to monitor and deter speeding drivers. The initiative begins with a 60-day warning period, during which violators will receive warnings […]

A federal judge has ruled that slavery exhibits removed from the President’s House site in Philadelphia must be restored, marking a significant victory for historical preservation and public accountability. The exhibits, which detailed the lives of nine enslaved individuals owned by George Washington, were removed in January under an executive order from the Trump administration. […]

In his typical fashion, President Donald Trump mixed glowing words for Rev. Jesse Jackson, while taking aim at President Barack Obama.

As we get ready to celebrate all things Philly this Saturday on what will now forever be known as 215 Day, we must discuss water ice in our great city. Fred’s– Located at 5349 Chester Ave, Fred’s has over 20 flavors of water ice from blueberry to Swedish Fish. They sell more than water ice. […]

Today, Philadelphia celebrates “215 Day”. An annual city celebration created by Paris Nicole, 215 Day commemorates the history of Philadelphia and all its iconic features. Aside from serving up the best cheesesteak, Philadelphia is  known to breed diamonds in the rough, gritty, city of brotherly love. From NBA’s most infamous trash talker Rasheed Wallace, to […]

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]

Because of the illusion of whiteness as a synonym for American, we've had a long and storied tradition of voting exclusively for white men in almost every presidential election.

In a story that spans continents, Kobe Bryant’s stolen high school jersey has finally been returned to its rightful home at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The No. 33 jersey, which was stolen in 2017 from a display case at the school, was recovered thanks to the efforts of Liu Zhe, a devoted […]

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been granted a patent for an artificial intelligence (AI) system that could keep users’ social media accounts active even after their death. The technology, described as an “SNS avatar,” uses AI to analyze a user’s past posts, comments, and interactions to simulate their online behavior. […]

The U.S. State Department is intensifying its enforcement of a decades-old law that allows the revocation of passports for parents with significant unpaid child support. This move aims to ensure compliance with child support obligations and prevent individuals from neglecting their financial responsibilities to their children. Under the expanded initiative, the first group targeted will […]