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The PGA Championship is coming to the Philly area. Here’s what to know
Roughly 200,000 people are expected to visit the Newtown Square course May 11–17. Final round tickets have been sold out since September, but practice tickets are available.
6 hours ago
Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
16 hours ago
Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum
Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.
17 hours ago
For Philadelphia’s Latino communities, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment is personal — and political
Riding high after a historic Grammy win, the Puerto Rican superstar will be the highlight of “Benito Bowl” watch parties all around the city.
1 day ago
Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.
1 day ago
‘Plantation Black’ muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere
The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles.
2 days ago
South Philly residents’ lawsuit against FDR Park renovations can continue, judge rules
After a three-day hearing, a judge disagreed with the city that the residents waited too long to sue. The residents want the judge to halt renovations.
2 days ago
Mother Bethel AME spotlights Black history as ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ series continues
Organizers see the latest Saturday “Firstival” as an opportunity to highlight African American history while it’s being removed in other parts of Philadelphia and the nation.
2 days ago
Arctic temps are returning to Philly. When will the snow finally melt?
Snow and ice still cover some street corners in Philly. Single-digit temperatures this weekend won’t help.
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Years in the making, historic Center City church gets massive makeover
Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.
2 days ago
Ice cream shops around town are getting inventive, testing new, limited-time, breakfast-themed flavors for the whimsical holiday.
3 days ago
Delaware legislation would restrict proliferation of liquor stores, particularly in Wilmington
Some studies have suggested that liquor stores are associated with higher levels of poverty, violence and lower life expectancy.
3 days ago
Listen 0:51Wawa Welcome America releases schedule, will include 6 nights of fireworks
Wawa Welcome America returns with 16 days of events, six nights of fireworks, an expanded July 3 parade and citywide celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.
3 days ago
Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.
3 days ago
Listen 1:11Another Super Bowl bingo card for frustrated Eagles fans (because who cares which team wins?)
Dry your tears, Birds fans. We’re here to help you get through another disappointing Super Bowl game without your team.
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