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11/14/2025

Jenkintown is revising its police policy on ICE enforcement following community pushback.

Here's what to know ↓

The policy instructs police to notify ICE under certain conditions, including if a person is arrested for a crime and is “believed to be in violation of immigration laws.”

11/13/2025

After months of deliberation, the Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force has debuted a number of cost-saving measures.

The Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force presented a number of recommendations to the County Council.

11/13/2025

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks criticized the city’s decision to cut funding for reproductive care at a time when women’s health care rights and access are under attack across the country.

Abortion advocates remain unhappy with Philadelphia’s decision to pull funding from abortion providers amid federal challenges.

11/13/2025

A Philly-based master musician crafts instruments out of trash.

The Brazilian percussionist, composer and instrument maker's “Recycled Sounds” project is inspired by the musical cultures of Africa and Latin America.

“This project has a mystery, has a secret, has love, passion and is also about growing up without much,” said Dendê Macêdo.

Full story → https://bit.ly/4ihszWF

✏️: Zoë Read
📷: Kim Paynter

11/13/2025

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized Thursday after falling near his home in Braddock during an early morning walk.

A spokesperson said Fetterman opted to remain at the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen.”

A spokesperson said Fetterman opted to remain at the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen.”

11/13/2025

After the longest federal government shutdown in history, states are scrambling to send full SNAP payments to recipients.

Here’s the latest on benefits, how Philly-area lawmakers voted on the shutdown bill and how the region has been impacted ↓

The food assistance program serves close to 1 million people in the Greater Philadelphia area.

11/13/2025

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended, but it still could take up to a week for some recipients to get their delayed aid.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said that funds could be available “upon the government reopening, within 24 hours for most states.”

11/13/2025

A permanent, immersive art experience inside a 19th-century bank building is coming to Philadelphia’s Old City.

"The Ministry of Awe" will open at The Manufacturer’s National Bank building on Third Street on March 14.

“The Ministry of Awe” will be an immersive art experience in Old City, opening in a former bank building March 14.

11/13/2025

Things to do this weekend:

🌳 Love Your Park
🚲 Philly Tweed Ride
❄️ "The Snow Queen"

For the full list ↓

Nov. 13–16: Love Your Park fall weekend, a Jewish film festival and a performance from viral star Druski are among the weekend highlights.

11/13/2025

Now that we have an Albie mascot, she's getting to meet so many new friends!

Thanks to the Salvation Army Kroc Center Philadelphia for having her for their 15th Annual Family Fun Day - we loved seeing everyone's smiles, crafts, and great bounce house moves!

11/13/2025

Philadelphians will need to pay 10 cents for paper bags at supermarkets, shops and corner stores as early as January.

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

11/13/2025

‘What should we watch tonight?’ It’s a question most of us have asked more times than we can count. With so many streaming platforms – Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus, and more – the choices can seem endless. To help narrow things down, we asked Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli to highlight some of the best TV shows to watch this fall.
The list includes Eleven and her friends returning for the final season of Stranger Things, and the new series Boots, adapted from a memoir about a closeted gay Marine cadet during boot camp in the era before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg will also share her own must-watch fall favorites.
Guest:
David Bianculli - Fresh Air’s TV critic