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For sale: 2 of Philadelphia Housing Authority’s last towers
The new owner will be free to redevelop the buildings and surrounding land as they choose, with no restrictions barring market-rate housing.
7 years ago
A classic you’ve never heard of: Angelina Weld Grimké’s ‘Rachel’ revived at the Sedgwick Theater
In 1916, Angelina Weld Grimké’s “Rachel” was anti-racist propaganda. Now Quintessence says it’s a great American drama.
7 years ago
Listen 1:58Tech troubles behind delay in Iowa results
Technology problems and reporting “inconsistencies” kept Iowa Democratic Party officials from releasing results from Monday's caucus
7 years ago
Plastics build-out could conflict with governor's climate goals
7 years ago
SEPTA investigating circumstances that led to dead body atop train
SEPTA police are trying to figure out how and why a man was found dead on top of an eastbound Market Frankford Line train at Girard Station.
7 years ago
Follow along with NPR coverage throughout the day before the polls close.
7 years ago
Delaware case tests negative for coronavirus
It’s not coronavirus. Suspected Delaware case tests negative, according to the CDC.
7 years ago
Fairmount Park Greenhouse hosts a tropical getaway to beat the winter blues
Sandcastles, lawn games, local vendors and entertainers at The Greenhouse create a tropical getaway in Philadelphia in the dead of winter.
7 years ago
N.J. Senate Higher Ed Committee pushes for on-time college graduations
Students would be required to develop a plan for completing their studies that college officials would monitor
7 years ago
From ‘Andy Who?’ to Super Bowl champion Andy Reid
Big Red finally got his Super Bowl title thanks to Patrick Mahomes leading the resilient Kansas City Chiefs to another comeback win.
7 years ago
Trash pick-ups and burlesque: Philly volunteers try to boost their presidential picks
The Democratic presidential nomination process is underway. Philly volunteers use old-school and out-of-the-box methods to raise their candidates profiles.
7 years ago
Listen 1:35‘We were never inmates’: A letter to my former walkie
Shuja Moore and Devin Rouse formed a friendship in prison. Moore hasn’t written his friend since he was released. This is the first letter.
7 years ago
Elected for life no longer? Darrell Clarke introduces bill to term limit City Council
Two proposed bills are on the council’s agenda. The city’s longtime “resign to run” rule is part of one measure, introduced by President Darrell Clarke.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31Watch/Listen: Trump trial closing arguments aim at voters, history
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week
7 years ago
The transportation authority invited the public to give input on a list of projects, to gauge what ought to be prioritized.
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