Culture

Philly's live portal to Dublin is going dark at the end of October

The interactive portal connecting Philadelphia's City Hall plaza to Dublin, Ireland is shutting down on October 31. If you haven't taken a look at this unique public art installation linking strangers across the Atlantic, this weekend is your last chance.

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Public Safety

Delivery robots keep rolling into Philly despite the city's resistance

Philadelphia has been pushing back against sidewalk delivery robots from companies like Grubhub, Wonder, and Avride, but more are coming to city streets anyway. The expanding robot fleets are raising concerns about sidewalk space and safety, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Politics

GOP's Stacy Garrity trailing badly in Pennsylvania governor's race

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity is significantly behind Governor Josh Shapiro in both fundraising and recent polling as the 2026 election approaches. The story breaks down how Garrity's prospects have dimmed despite early high hopes from Pennsylvania Republicans.

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