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The SEPTA 23 bus appears to have increased ridership after the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line closed earlier this year. (Courtesy of Philadelphia Transit Riders Union)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Philly Transit Riders Union: COVID is surging. SEPTA needs to prevent crowding on buses

One Philadelphia bus line is experiencing crowding, according to its riders. The issue points to concerns about how to safely ride transit during a pandemic.

5 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a recent Parks Department ribbon-cutting. (City of Philadelphia/Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Money
Broke in Philly

How would you spend $1M in city cash? Philly wants residents to shape next budget

Set aside from the city’s capital budget, the $1 million will be spent through a participatory budgeting process.

5 years ago

The Franklin Square Electrical Light Spectacle is presented by PECO. More than 50,000 lights dance to holiday music performed by The Philly Pops.
Things To Do
Community
December 3 - 9, 2020

Holiday lights aglow, orchestra on demand, and Michael Eric Dyson’s new book in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.

5 years ago

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President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Money

Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan virus aid bill

Biden said the developing coronavirus aid package "wouldn’t be the answer, but it would be the immediate help for a lot of things.”

5 years ago

Cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Federal agency approves transfer of TMI-2 for decommissioning

The Department of Environmental Protection had opposed the transfer, but withdrew objections after reaching an agreement on oversight in August.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden speaks at a news conference to introduce his nominees and appointees to economic policy posts at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

President-elect Joe Biden meets with workers impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns

Some workers fought back tears describing the hardship of losing their jobs to President-elect Joe Biden in a virtual roundtable meeting Wednesday afternoon.

5 years ago

(Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

‘Mistakes were made’ at maskless election hearing held by COVID-positive lawmaker, Pa. Senate leader says

Breaking his silence, top GOP Sen. Jake Corman said his office is reviewing how the hearing was organized and executed.

5 years ago

A sign reminds patrons to mask up while inside a Pennsylvania restaurant.
Money
Broke in Philly

Pa. coronavirus update: L&I secretary asks Senate to extend unemployment relief

The federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) had extended benefits for a total of 39 weeks.

5 years ago

Dekalb and Main streets in Norristown, Pennsylvania. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Urban Planning

’20 years behind’ in development, Norristown is looking for a change

A request for proposals seeks someone to acquire, construct, manage and market a mix of commercial and residential uses at Main and DeKalb streets.

5 years ago

The Supreme Court is seen on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Washington.
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

NJ’s clout in House could hang on census case before Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices will hear a challenge to the Trump administration's position that undocumented immigrants shouldn't be counted for congressional apportionment.

5 years ago

A medical worker collects a sample after a patient self-administered a COVID-19 nasal swab test at a Walgreens pharmacy, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: State revises travel advisory

New Jersey officials are urging all visitors entering the state as well as returning residents to self-quarantine for 14 days.

5 years ago

Herman Termeer, 54, stands on the roof of his home as the Blue Ridge Fire burns along the hillside in Chino Hills
Science

UN calls on humanity to end ‘war on nature,’ go carbon-free

The head of the United Nations is calling on countries to end what he calls a war on nature and instead embrace a future without carbon pollution triggering global warming.

5 years ago

Travelers leave the AirTrain at JKF International Airport
Health

Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges

U.S. health officials say staying home for the upcoming winter holidays is the best way to stay safe and protect others.

5 years ago

Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School
Education
Chalkbeat

‘It’s hurting us’: Students at one Philadelphia school demand less screen time

Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School students have started a petition demanding an alternate schedule, arguing that long hours in front of screens is unhealthy.

5 years ago

A gambler makes a sports bet at Bally's casino
Money

Virus, fan eagerness may spur sports bet, casino expansion

Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers agree that the lure of new tax revenue could prove irresistible to cash-strapped state governments facing large COVID-19 deficits.

5 years ago

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