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Dec 24, 2024 · As 2024 comes to a close, Metro is revisiting the top local news stories of the year. While no list can encapsulate everything that happened in Philadelphia this year, what follows are some of the more memorable and impactful events and trends of the last 12 months. Parker takes the reins Cherelle Parker, after emerging from a crowded field of Democrats in …

Bringing Rio to Philly: Roda de Samba e Choro celebrates Brazilian culture with music, food and joy

2 days ago · The number of people injured has risen to 24 following Friday’s plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, and the city has set an emergency community meeting to help those impacted by the tragedy. Mayor Cherelle Parker again updated the public as the investigation continues days after a small medical plane plummeted into the densely populated …

On view for the month of February are works by artist, Erica Harney. Harney wants to avoid the mundane by deconstructing the common scenery so routinely passing us by, then recreate an exciting version which grabs the viewer’s attention through a unique collage process. From gorgeous staged interiors to the vibrant outdoors the aim is […]

Jan 30, 2025 · Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Please Touch Museum’s 21+ Museum Night The second edition of the Please Touch Museum’s 21+ Night is set for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. The evening’s theme is dubbed “Snowed In”, and will feature live performances, a cash bar, and special surprises. Highlights …

Dec 31, 2024 · As we enter 2025, Metro is spotlighting a handful of Philadelphia news stories to keep an eye on in the new year.

3 days ago · The number of injuries has risen to 24 following Friday’s plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, and the city has set an emergency community meeting to help those impacted by the tragedy. Mayor Cherelle Parker again updated the public as the investigation continues days after a small medical plane plummeted into the densely populated neighborhood, killing seven …

Jan 15, 2025 · What does 2025 hold for the city of Philadelphia? I’m a politics professor at Drexel University and in 2023 I published a short book, “ Reforming Philadelphia, 1682-2022,” that traced the city’s political development with an eye toward the future of its policy and politics. Here are six key storylines that will shape Philly’s political landscape in 2025. 1. Partisan shifts ...