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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station rail yard.

The Conversation

Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia's public transit agency

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has passed transportation funding legislation in a last-ditch effort to stave off deep service cuts at the Philadelphia region’s public transit agency

The Independent UK

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city

Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh art festival review – regal lusting, sofa-surfing and the perfect painting for our times

King James’s lusty entourage, a glass-puppet kick up the Crusades and sublime recliners from Philadelphia … this year’s thrilling festival has splendour, passion and plenty of strangeness

The Guardian - UK

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging

“Born with voices that could drive back the darkness,” the character Celine, a former K-pop idol, narrates at the start of Netflix’s new release “KPop Demon Hunters.” “Our music ignites the soul and brings people together.”

The Conversation

Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged over 36,000 cars blocking bus lanes.

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The Lawyers Are Taking Over Soccer

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Air Quality Map Reveals Which US States Canadian Wildfire Smoke is Hitting The Hardest

The summer of 2025 has brought some of the worst air quality ever recorded to large parts of the United States. Cities across the Midwest and Northeast—especially Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia

Latin Times

Eagles vs. Bengals Week 1 Preseason Prediction: Will Philly's Offence Shine in Home Opener? — Watch Live on NBC Sports at 7:30 p.m. ET

The Eagles face the Bengals in their 2025 preseason opener on 07 August 2025. Find out how to watch, key players to watch and why Philly holds the edge.

International Business Times UK

Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia

When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded by a thick stand of forest.

The Conversation

Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.

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Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks localized flash flooding

Strong rain storms are lashing the East Coast from Virginia to Connecticut, flooding roadways and delaying flights from Boston to Washington, D

The Independent UK

MLB Trade Deadline: Live Grades for Every Major Deadline Day Deal

It’s the last day for teams to make significant upgrades ahead of the stretch run. Here’s our reactions to what’s gone down.

Sports Illustrated

Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions

Zikia, a 12th grader in Philadelphia, was stressing over where she would attend college in the fall. Her charter school’s college decision ceremony was the next day, and she was torn between her two top choices.

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The Independent UK

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation

Benzinga

31-Year-Old Philly Police Officer Is $451,000 in Debt and Brings Home Just $40K — Dave Ramsey Warns 'You're Heading Straight at the Wall'

Most people think becoming a police officer comes with a steady paycheck, maybe a pension, and the kind of stability that helps build a future. But one 31-year-old cop from Philadelphia says he's barely treading water — buried under $451,000 in debt and living on just $40,000 a year after…

The Independent UK

Famed Wanamaker Organ will again be heard by the public in fall art series in Philadelphia

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is leading an effort to revive the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia

The Independent UK

‘Budding serial killer’ who dressed as WWE’s Undertaker convicted of attacking homeless victims in Philadelphia

Dshawn Crawford will spend 40 to 80 years behind bars for the two stabbings, prosecutors said.

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Temple University announces new course on Kendrick Lamar with an ‘Africological analysis’ of his life

“Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City” will be taught at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this fall.

Latin Times

80-Year-Old Asylum Recipient and Torture Survivor Secretly Deported After Trying To Replace His Green Card: Report

An 82-year-old legal U.S. resident and torture survivor was deported to Guatemala after visiting an immigration office in Philadelphia to replace his lost green card, according to a new report

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Middle-Class Families Are Fleeing New York — 10 Places They’re Going (and How Much It Costs To Live There)

New Yorkers are jumping ship due to high home prices and cost of living, as destinations like Philadelphia, Miami and Charlotte offer cheaper housing and better value.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s Jack McGlynn Embraces Houston Dynamo With Controversial Celebration

Jack McGlynn scored for the Houston Dynamo against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.

The Conversation

‘I just couldn’t stop crying’: How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released

Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown.

The Independent UK

Ex-Philadelphia officer sentenced and immediately paroled after conviction in traffic stop shooting

A former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist during a traffic stop is free after he was sentenced and granted parole by a judge

The Independent UK

Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38

Bryan Braman, a key special teams player for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, has died from a rare and aggressive form of cancer

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