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Philadelphia city council investigates sudden closure of oldest natural history research institution in the Americas

The Academy of Natural Sciences, a 198-year-old public museum in Philadelphia run by Drexel University, shuttered in September because of rising costs. The university’s president will now testify under subpoena before Philadelphia’s city council on 16 November, answering questions about the sudden closure and what will happen to the museum’s valuable collection of more than 19 million specimens.

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America’s oldest hospital and the future of brain science

Growing from its origins in progressive mental health care, Pennsylvania Hospital is shaping the future of advanced care for neurological diseases. In 1751, Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond opened Pennsylvania Hospital with a promise to provide compassionate care to people in need—including patients with mental ailments. At a time when mental illness was viewed through a lens of superstition or moral failing, Pennsylvania Hospital’s Dr. Benjamin Rush argued that patients were not possessed but suffering from diseases of the mind. His ideas helped lay the foundation for modern psychiatry and cemented Pennsylvania Hospital’s reputation as a leader in treating disorders of the mind and brain.

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Philly commuters 'admire' mobility scooter user's large ladder haul

A Philadelphia commuter captured an unusual sight: a mobility scooter user hauling a massive ladder through traffic. The motorist who captured the video said she felt a sense of “admiration” for their audacity.

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CBS Philadelphia

Chance of wintry weather in Philadelphia region Friday | NEXT Weather

A strong area of low pressure has moved to the east, and now cooler air is beginning to spill in behind it.

hoodline.com

Philadelphia Defends Wash West Historic District in Court Appeal

Judge Christopher Hall overturned Philadelphia's Washington Square West historic district designation, finding that the nomination lacked substantial evidence and that the designation was broadly unpopular. The city's appeal keeps the rules in force, so owners in the Center City neighborhood are still living under a map a judge has ruled unlawful.

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Drexel Freezes Elementary Education Major, Leaving Just 7 New Students This Fall

Drexel University has paused admission into its in-person elementary education major after just seven new full-time School of Education students enrolled this fall, a decision the school is calling temporary even as current students and a major donor push back. The pause leaves the future of a program that has fed teachers directly into Philadelphia classrooms for years in limbo, at a moment when the city is already struggling to keep enough educators in front of students.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

fox29.com

Philly Pickle Festival Preview

Fox 29's Alex Holley & Thomas Drayton get a tasty preview of what is hoped to be a record-setting pickle party.

hoodline.com

Philadelphia Sales Tax Hike Could Fund Arts Groups After Museum Closures Sting City

Pennsylvania State Sen. Nikil Saval wants to give Philadelphia a new way to pay for its museums, libraries, theaters, parks and recreation centers: a bump in the city's sales tax. The Philadelphia Democrat announced the proposal Thursday, which would authorize the city to raise its sales and use tax specifically to create a dedicated funding stream for arts, culture and community assets.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

Temple News

Owls’ comeback falls short against Cougars

Guard Derrian Ford hit a turnaround jumper to cut Temple’s deficit to three with four minutes left against College of Charleston Wednesday night. The Owls trailed by 20 in the first half but rallied behind Ford and guard Cam Scott’s scoring. The defense struggled to follow suit. Temple...

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SEPTA's South Broad Concourse to fully reopen for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

The South Broad Concourse connecting City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations will be completely open Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the underground network of tunnels reopened this summer in anticipation of the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and semiquincentennial. But the South Penn Connector, a half-loop along South Penn Square connecting East Market and Broad streets, remained shuttered through the celebrations. Commuters will gain access to this corridor and with it, the complete concourse, next week ahead of the winter season.

Philadelphia, PA · 17h

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NRA files lawsuit challenging PA’s carry restrictions for adults under 21

The National Rifle Association (NRA) and other gun rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s minimum age requirement of 21 to obtain a license to carry a firearm. According to a statement on the NRA’s website, the Firearms Policy Coalition and 18-year-old Daniel Maines of Philadelphia are...

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Men's Basketball Signs Anthony Pannell Jr. For 2027-28 Season

PHILADELPHIA – La Salle men's basketball has added another Philadelphia standout to its future frontcourt, as 7-foot-1-inch center Anthony Pannell Jr. has signed with the Explorers for the 2027-28 season, head coach Darris Nichols announced. A Philadelphia native, Pannell is the son of Anthony and Charlene. He brings an...

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KYW News Radio

30th Street Station south concourse opens after 3 years of renovations

After nearly three years of construction, the interior construction barrier at 30th Street Station is gone and the south concourse is open to visitors.

hallmonitor.org

Philly’s Anti-Zionist Bike Boycott Deeply Misguided

Philly’s bike protest against allegedly Zionist restaurants in Rittenhouse Square was ridiculously misguided at best; at worst it was horribly antisemitic. Scheduled for the eve of the 88th anniversary of the Nazi Kristallnachtof pogrom, it was worse than a case of bad timing, says Hall Monitor reporter Lance Haver. It lacked any kind of understanding that not all Jews support Israel’s genocide, and not all Zionists are Jewish.

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abc27 News

Philly launches a new effort to tackle potholes throughout the city

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia is launching a new frontline effort to protect city streets called the Road Warriors Pothole Squad. It’s a dedicated team of 22 people focused exclusively on proactive street repair and faster response to potholes. “This program, it will help us be more proactive,” said Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi. “The whole […]

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Redeemer Health Bets Its Future on Senior Care as Holy Redeemer Hospital Heads for Sale

Redeemer Health plans to build its future around rehabilitation and senior care, even if Holy Redeemer Hospital does not survive, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Meadowbrook-based nonprofit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 1. Its board decided that leaving acute care offers the best chance...

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South Concourse at 30th Street Station reopens after major renovation

The newly renovated South Concourse at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station has reopened to Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ Transit travelers. The renovations, which began in Fall 2024, were a part of Amtrak's ongoing, $550 million transformation project of the historic station - built in 1933. As a part...

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Some Thoughts on Villanova Beating La Salle Inside of a Not-Full Finneran Pavilion

Nova beat La Salle 80 to 59 on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. The game was closer than the final score indicates. La Salle was down five at halftime and did a nice job hanging in there despite foul trouble keeping both Anthony Finkley and Rob Dockery off the floor. Nova didn’t play their best game, but had an eight-point lead with eight minutes remaining before they blew it open and went on a big run to cover the -20.5 spread.

Villanova, PA · 3d

KYW News Radio

Ban on kratom sales takes effect in Philadelphia

A ban on the sale of all products containing kratom took effect in Philadelphia Thursday. The ban was passed by Philadelphia City Council in June.