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Black Panther Legacy Drama: Huey P. Newton’s Niece Slams Philly Revival as Fake

Viral threats fly as family feud brews over the modern West Philly Black Panther Party chapter.
01/23/2026

Federal Prosecutors Charge 26 in Massive College Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal

Federal authorities have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging 26 individuals, including 17 current and former college basketball players, in a multi-year point-shaving scheme that spanned 17 NCAA programs and the Chinese Basketball Association.
01/16/2026
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Remains Found at Abandoned Philadelphia School Believed to Be Missing Woman Kada Scott

A man is facing charges in connection with her disappearance.
10/21/2025

WNBA Announces Three New Expansion Teams by 2030

Franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia will be joining the “W.”
06/30/2025

He Was Born in Philly and They Tried to Deport Him to Jamaica

A Florida sheriff ignored proof of Peter Sean Brown’s U.S. citizenship and held him for ICE anyway. A federal court just ruled it was a blatant violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
06/10/2025

West Philadelphia Street Renamed After Will Smith Ahead of His Fifth Album

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called Smith “unapologetic” about his hometown roots.
03/27/2025

The Gospel According To Fridayy

The Grammy-nominated singer and producer talks about his new album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not," that drops today, February 28.
02/28/2025

Meek Mill Offers Music Earnings To Combat Gun Violence In Philadelphia

The Philly native said he would use a percentage of his royalties to help his city.
03/22/2024

Meek Mill Offers Support To Philadelphia Mayor Following Mass Shooting

Eight students were shot at a bus stop in the city on March 6.
03/08/2024

Kenya Vaun Wants To Be R&B’s Newest Sensation

The Philadelphia native is making major waves with her newest song “Used To.”
02/28/2024