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On Sunday (July 5), as many were no doubt taking it easy after Fourth of July celebrations, Hunter Biden set off more fireworks with a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter, that scorched President Donald Trump and his family for their unprecedented earnings from deals made by his administration. After a brief greeting, Hunter Biden […]
Cardi B praises Black Americans' fight for equality, says it enabled immigrant communities like hers to thrive in the US.
Five Arrested After Flag-Burning Attempt During Philadelphia’s July Fourth Celebrations Five people were arrested in Center City on Saturday after police said a small group of protesters tried to burn an American flag during Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations, interrupting what officials otherwise described as a largely peaceful day across the city. According to police, […]
Philadelphia’s World Cup Moment Draws Nearly 410,000 Fans Philadelphia’s run as a host city for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup ended with the kind of numbers that signal more than just a successful sports event — they point to a full-scale civic showcase. Over six matches at Philadelphia Stadium, nearly 410,000 fans came through […]
Rain Didn’t Stop Philly’s July 4th Concert as The Roots, Meek Mill and Will Smith Close Out Celebration Philadelphia’s marquee July 4 celebration stretched deep into the early morning hours after severe weather halted the city’s “One Philly: Unity Concert for America,” but organizers ultimately brought the show back — and ended the night with […]
Sixers acquire Jaylen Brown from Celtics in blockbuster NBA trade, reshaping Eastern Conference landscape
Nearly four years after Shanquella Robinson’s death shocked the nation, her family is still fighting to hold the people who traveled with her accountable. While the criminal case has stalled on both sides of the border, the civil lawsuit continues to gain traction as defendants make repeated attempts to avoid facing a jury. According to […]
SEPTA Regional Rail riders faced major delays Wednesday after a train derailment disrupted service across several lines in the Philadelphia area. The overnight incident happened in North Philadelphia and forced SEPTA crews to suspend or adjust multiple routes while workers repaired damaged tracks. Officials said the train carried 47 passengers and three crew members when […]
Supreme Court rulings, police shooting case, and high inflation impact communities nationwide.
NJ Transit Fares Increase of 3% Set for July 1st; Commuters Question Paying More for Unreliable Service NJ Transit riders across New Jersey are paying more starting July 1, as the agency’s automatic 3% fare increase takes effect systemwide for trains, buses, light rail and Access Link service. The increase is part of an annual […]
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie honored for $106M autism advocacy, including $50M gift to establish research institute.
Philadelphia’s World Cup Stage hosts France-Paraguay Round of 16 Match Lands on July 4 Philadelphia’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a new phase, with the city now set to host a Round of 16 showdown between France and Paraguay on July 4 at Lincoln Financial Field, temporarily renamed “Philadelphia Stadium” for […]
