Philadelphia SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Federal Shutdown: Hunger Crisis Looms

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, Philadelphia faces a looming hunger crisis. The city’s 475,000 SNAP recipients may miss their November benefits, and local food banks … Read more

New Book Series Unlocks Untold Delaware Valley History for Philly Readers

A groundbreaking series of books is offering a fresh perspective on Delaware Valley history, exploring untold stories that stretch from the earliest inhabitants to contemporary times. The University of Pennsylvania … Read more

Criterion Mobile Closet Hits Chicago: Step Inside Movie Heaven This Weekend

For film lovers and collectors, a rare cinematic experience is coming to Chicago this weekend. The internet-famous Criterion Mobile Closet, a traveling version of the iconic Criterion Closet in New … Read more

Ofelia Esparza: L.A. Altarista Brings Day of the Dead to the World

The Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead, celebrated to honor loved ones who have passed, has grown into a cultural phenomenon recognized worldwide. From Pixar’s Coco, now available in … Read more

Katie Porter’s Viral Meltdown Rocks California Governor Race

California Democratic frontrunner Katie Porter is facing intense political scrutiny after two viral videos surfaced showing her berating a staff member and clashing with a reporter. The incidents, which quickly … Read more

City Promises Wheelchair-Friendly Streets, Parking for 2026 Semiquincentennial

Philadelphia is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2026 semiquincentennial, and city officials are putting accessibility front and center. Residents with disabilities can expect a major shift in planning, as … Read more

Sisters of Influence: How Rose Fay Thomas and Her Sisters Transformed Chicago Society

Andrea Friederici Ross was fascinated by the lives of Rose Fay Thomas and her sisters. “Seeing how they moved the needle, how they found a wrong and fixed it, and … Read more

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Hydrogen Hubs Face $1.7B DOE Funding Cuts

The Philadelphia-area Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Pittsburgh-based Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) could soon face an uncertain future. Reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Energy … Read more

Aemetis Unveils $30M MVR Upgrade to Slash Carbon at California Ethanol Plant

Aemetis Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) is taking a significant step forward in its decarbonization efforts with a $30 million energy efficiency upgrade at its 65 million gallon-per-year ethanol plant in Keyes, … Read more

Philadelphia Flower Show 2026: Rooted in America’s Gardening History

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations next summer, the Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 is set to explore the roots of American gardening. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announced Thursday that … Read more