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Urban Planning

A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits

Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.

4 years ago

Local civilians walk past a tank destroyed during heavy fighting in Mariupol
Community

Russia pressures Mariupol as it focuses on Ukraine’s east

In addition to pounding the holdout in Mariupol, Russian forces have intensified their attacks along the Donbas.

4 years ago

The exterior of a church in South Jersey
Courts & Law

‘Important for closure’: Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with sex abuse victims

Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."

4 years ago

University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Frank Rizzo, the UC Townhomes, and the fight to save Black Philadelphia

Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Woodmere Museum gets its largest gift ever to renovate a mansion

With a $10 million gift from the Maguire Foundation, the Chestnut Hill museum will get to work transforming its neighbor into a modern art space.

4 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Education

Anti-LGBTQ flyers target West Chester Area School District’s book collection

The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.

4 years ago

A sings is posted urging travelers to wear a protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus
Health

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.

4 years ago

FILE - SEPTA bus in Center City Philadelphia.  (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse

Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Captain Jason Smith. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly police see more suburban young people getting involved in city violence

Teens from the suburbs lured by social media are coming into Philadelphia and winding up shot or dead, according to Philly homicide investigators.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson leaves Federal Court after the judge in his bribery trial declared a mistrial, following the jury's failure to reach a unanimous verdict on the charges. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Courts & Law

Judge declares a mistrial in Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson trial

The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

4 years ago

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H.F. 'Gerry' Lenfest is pictured here in this 2016 file photo. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Gerry Lenfest posthumously donates $100 million to two Philly organizations

The Museum of the American Revolution and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism will each receive $50 million from the deceased philanthropist.

4 years ago

Local officials pose for a ribbon-cutting at an affordable housing cvomplex
Urban Planning

New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating

The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.

4 years ago

Joan Myers Brown (left) and Christine Cox (right)
Arts & Entertainment

Two Philadelphia dance icons to be honored in Avenue of Arts ceremony

Avenue of the Arts Visionary Awards will honor two founding members of Philadelphia dance. Joan Myers Brown and Christine Cox will be honored on April 22.

4 years ago

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Then Vice President Joe Biden speaks to graduates during the University of Delaware's commencement ceremony
Politics & Policy

Biden to make personal ‘homecoming’ at University of Delaware graduation

Biden will be the first sitting president to deliver the commencement address at the University of Delaware.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects

A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.

4 years ago

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