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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pennsylvania has officially reinstated cursive handwriting as a mandatory part of the school curriculum, following the passage of Act 2 of 2026. This legislation, championed by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and Representative Dane Watro, requires both public and private schools across the state to incorporate cursive instruction into their writing programs. Pennsylvania now joins 18 […]

Mural Arts Philadelphia is calling on artists to design a mural celebrating the iconic R&B group Boyz II Men. The mural, set to be unveiled this summer, will be located on South Broad Street near the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), where the group first met in the 1980s. The mural […]

Donovan McNabb Reflects on Trade to Washington Redskins: “I Never Wanted to Leave Philadelphia” Donovan McNabb, the former face of the Philadelphia Eagles, recently opened up about his 2010 trade to the Washington Redskins, expressing his deep connection to Philadelphia and his reluctance to leave the team he led for over a decade. The six-time […]

The legacy of “Smokin'” Joe Frazier, one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated athletes, is set to take center stage at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The city’s Art Commission has approved the relocation of the 11-foot bronze statue of the legendary heavyweight boxer to the base of the museum’s iconic steps, replacing the Rocky statue, which […]

Philadelphia court officials this week warned residents about a new text message scam that targets unsuspecting recipients with false claims about missed jury duty and outstanding fines. The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania reported a surge in fraudulent text messages that tell recipients they face penalties for failing to appear in court. Scammers instruct victims […]