Metro Philadelphia

2 days ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Eric Moody

Local scientist Tyriane ‘Grand Hank’ Ragsdale is on a mission to inspire youth and increase STEM learning opportunities across underserved communities. The West Philly native is now one step closer to that goal, thanks to The Grand Hank STEM Center, set to open on July 12. Ragsdale says growing up one of eight children in public housing in the city’s Mill Creek section helped him value education as a tool to later succeed.

1 week ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Bethany Rodgers

A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to pass a so-called shield law that would offer legal protections for out-of-state women seeking abortions in the Commonwealth and for the doctors who perform the procedure. “While we cannot prevent other states from criminalizing abortion, we can protect individuals seeking and providing reproductive health services in the Commonwealth,” Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, of Montgomery County, and Judith Schwank, of Berks County, wrote in a memo June 5.

1 week ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Zach Ciavolella

This month, The Barnes Foundation will host several programs, from an evening of art and live music to a closer look at the career of famed French visual artist Henri Matisse, and more. Here’s what Philadelphians can expect in June. This Friday, June 6, guests can enjoy an evening of art, live music, film, cocktails, and light fare at Barnes’ monthly First Friday mixer.

1 week ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Jack Tomczuk

SEPTA wants to get rid of a troubled fleet of all-electric buses after a massive fire damaged dozens of vehicles Thursday morning on a lot within the authority’s Nicetown maintenance facility. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office, authorities said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. No injuries have been reported. Employees at the adjacent SEPTA Roberts railroad yard noticed the flames at around 6:15 a.m., according to authorities.

1 week ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Zach Ciavolella

Posted on Three independent breweries—Yards Brewing Co., Bald Birds Brewing Co., and Two Roads Brewing—have teamed up for a new collaboration, the B3 Beverage Company. The brewhouses are combining over 100 years of brew-related experience. Focusing on both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, like beers, seltzers, sodas, canned cocktails, and more, B3 Beverage Company is bringing the best of each brew brand to create something fresh and exciting.