Budget

Philadelphia airports to receive $2 billion in upgrades

The city has announced a $2 billion investment to overhaul Philadelphia International and Northeast Philadelphia airports, which currently rank last in consumer satisfaction nationally. Planned improvements include new restrooms, seating with charging ports, and upgrades to transit platforms and parking garages.

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Culture

Barnes Foundation spotlights Japanese American artists interned during WWII

A new exhibition at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia traces the lives and works of six artists — including Isamu Noguchi and Ruth Asawa — who were held in U.S. internment camps during World War II. The show examines how the experience of incarceration shaped their creative visions and postwar contributions to American art and design.

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Public Safety

Philadelphia police investigate 'house of horrors' in Olney

Authorities are actively investigating a disturbing situation at a home in Olney that has drawn widespread attention and concern from residents. Details of what was discovered remain under wraps, but police say the investigation is ongoing.

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