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A rendering of a proposed construction project for 1601 Washington Avenue in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly residents, design experts bash latest proposal to replace Ho Binh Plaza

OCF Realty is again trying to redevelop 1601 Washington Ave. as part of a broader movement away from the corridor’s industrial heritage.

9 mins ago

bags of trash outside the Northwest Sanitation Convenience Center
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike

Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.

9 hours ago

A large number of vehicles for medical personnel and first responders sit on a runway at an airport following a report of a plane crash
Community

Skydiving plane goes off New Jersey runway and crashes into woods, sending 15 to hospital

Authorities say 15 people were taken to a hospital when a small skydiving aircraft went off the end of a runway at an airport in southern New Jersey and crashed in the woods.

10 hours ago

Moderator Virginia Esteban, therapist María Aguilar and assistant professor at the University of Delaware Franssy Zablah speak at the event
Community

Mental health takes a hit as fears over immigration enforcement spread through Delaware’s Latino communities

Stricter immigration policies and rising fear are taking a toll on the mental health of Latino families in Delaware, many of whom face barriers to care and support.

13 hours ago

Bryan Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students
Courts & Law

Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder in stabbings of 4 Idaho students to avoid death penalty

Kohberger was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022.

14 hours ago

Max Stanford holds two shirts at Bar Jawn in Manayunk
Community

Competitive eater ‘Max vs Food’ conquers food challenges at Manayunk bar

Ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Max Stanford talks training, recovering and tackling massive meals.

19 hours ago

Listen 6:03
Sean
Courts & Law

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses

Combs and his defense team argued that the women were willing participants and that none of his violence justified the severity of the charges.

19 hours ago

A eviction notice paper sits on a table
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania may become the latest state that automatically seals eviction records. Here’s what to know

If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.

23 hours ago

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The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Health

Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

23 hours ago

chips of paint
Science

Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint

Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.

1 day ago

Donald Trump pointing to a reporter during a press conference
Politics & Policy

What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate

At 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other GOP priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.

2 days ago

An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Education

Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.

2 days ago

Matt Meyer holds up signed fiscal year 2026 budget legislation
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers end deadlock over controversial offshore wind bill

Senate Republicans, upset over an offshore wind bill, had threatened to deny support for a budget bill.

2 days ago

Listen 1:02
The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs $58.8B budget with tax hikes and a surplus boost

New Jersey’s new state budget includes property tax relief, new taxes on cigarettes and gambling and billions for the surplus fund.

2 days ago

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A Philadelphia Parking Authority parking meter
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City

The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.

2 days ago

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