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Philadelphiia Housing Authority headquarters occupies a triangle of land at Ridge Avenue and 20th Street adjacent to the Sharswood neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit

PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.

1 day ago

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A Dunellen Police Department officer dressed as a shrub holding binoculars
Community

A Central Jersey police department is using a ‘shrub’ to enforce distracted driving laws

The Dunellen Police Department joins the list of other police departments deploying creative tactics to catch distracted drivers.

1 day ago

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is reflected on the ground
Politics & Policy

Democrats haven’t held the Pa. Senate in nearly 50 years. Philly’s suburban swing districts may change that

Democrats have big policy plans if they win the three seats they need for a majority in the state Senate.

1 day ago

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a fallen tree on two cars
Weather

Pennsylvanians whose homes were damaged in July storm can apply for financial assistance

The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.

2 days ago

Sean Ramon Montague holds a Marcus Garvey shirt he made
Community

‘You are somebody’: West Philadelphia festival pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s local civil rights activism

The annual “Freedom Now” festival commemorates King’s 1965 speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.

2 days ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

Incarcerated people like Terri Harper are in limbo as the Pennsylvania General Assembly couldn’t agree on new sentencing guidelines before a court-directed deadline last week.

2 days ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor’s order sets ethics standard for unclaimed property task force not applied to other legislative committees

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s executive order raises questions about whether members of other task forces could meet the standards.

2 days ago

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Posters about healthy eating and nutritious foods hang on the wall
Health

In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults is obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

2 days ago

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A sign posted by North10 on the bridge at 9th and West Ontario streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping: ‘Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

2 days ago

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a home
Urban Planning

Federal grant aids Delaware families in building their own affordable homes in Sussex and Kent counties

The grant was awarded to Milford Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit developer that assists low-income families in building their own homes.

2 days ago

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Attendees walking around ACANA Festival
Community

ACANA Festival connects thousands of Philadelphians to African culture

Cherry Street Pier saw thousands of people take in cultural cornerstones, such as African art and music, during Sunday’s event.

3 days ago

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Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

3 days ago

Two kids walk under an umbrella
Health

Health experts warn summer relief may hide ongoing mental health struggles for teens

Teenagers may seem happier once school ends, but mental health experts say summer can mask anxiety and depression rather than resolve it.

3 days ago

Vote Here sign in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

New series of Philadelphia neighborhood events aims to boost voter participation

The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office’s new program is trying to get Philadelphians in all neighborhoods to vote amid decreased voter turnout.

4 days ago

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A plastic fork and napkin inside of a plastic wrapper
Community

New Jersey restaurant patrons must ask for single-use plastic utensils starting Saturday

New restrictions take effect as part of the Garden State’s crackdown on plastic waste.

4 days ago

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