Violet Comber-Wilen

3 days ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde |Julia Binswanger |Violet Comber-Wilen |Nick Kariuki

The marquee race in this year's primary election is the contest between District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is seeking a third term in office, and a challenger, former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan. Since there's no Republican running for DA, whoever gets the most votes in the Democratic primary will likely win the November general election as well and serve for the next four years.

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki |Violet Comber-Wilen

Spring is here and, as it gets warmer, Philly's sidewalks are already teeming with runners trying to shake off the winter rust, or those who signed up for the Broad Street Run lottery and now have a 10-mile check that, in their overexuberance, they weren't expecting to actually cash. Whether you're a seasoned runner, looking to pick up a new healthy habit, or just want some company while you're getting your miles in, there are run groups for all levels and interests around the city and beyond.

1 month ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Heather Chin |Natalia Sánchez Loayza |Meir Rinde |Violet Comber-Wilen

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show. The loss of up to $50 million in funding for research into infectious diseases, children’s health and vaccines is putting hundreds of people’s jobs at risk. Continue reading…Dine Latino Restaurant week is back again with an eclectic mix of participating restaurants from now through Saturday, April 12.

Feb 4, 2025 | asianamericans.einnews.com | Heather Chin |John Stolnis |Nick Kariuki |Violet Comber-Wilen

It was a raucous and joyful celebration through the streets of Chinatown on Sunday, as hundreds of people from Philly and beyond marked both the first weekend of the Year of the Snake and a victory in their fight to keep the Sixers’ proposed Center City arena from threatening the neighborhood. Firecrackers, lion dancing from the Philadelphia Suns, and dancing and singing in the streets punctuated the air for hours.

Feb 3, 2025 | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki |Violet Comber-Wilen

Residents and businesses in Northeast Philadelphia are still experiencing the sorrow and disruption Monday from Friday night's fatal crash of a medical transport jet next to the Roosevelt Mall. Mohammed Bouaischa, who lives one block away from the crash site on St. Vincent Street, said he was home with his family when he heard a roar Friday, and then saw flames of the wreckage. " I heard it like it was like a big bomb," he said.