Public Safety

Reported crime on transit continues to drop in 2026

Crime across the transit system has consistently declined since peaking during the pandemic, according to recent reports. The trend follows decade-low crime numbers reported last year.

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Education

City Council clashes with superintendent over school closures

Philadelphia School District officials faced heated questioning from City Council over proposed school closures and an Uber tax proposal. The district continues to grapple with decades-old funding and facilities challenges.

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Culture

MLB All-Star week plans unveiled for Philadelphia

Major League Baseball's All-Star week is coming to Philadelphia the week after the Fourth of July as part of the city's semiquincentennial celebration. Events include the Home Run Derby, games, and the HBCU Swingman Classic.

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