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Lisa Wilson Riblett looks at the base of a tower
Urban Planning

‘Tree huggers’ of Arden battle to cut down Delmarva Power’s plan to replace electric towers in their village

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

1 year ago

Listen 4:09
officials hold a press conference in front of the Delaware County Wellness Center
Health

Pa. counties with their own health departments see benefits, new research shows

Most counties in Pennsylvania don’t have their own health departments. A study shows that matters for residents.

1 year ago

Listen 3:30
police on bikes on the street
Courts & Law
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly police arrest 31 in street celebrations after Eagles’ Super Bowl–clinching win

Thousands descended on the city after Sunday’s win. On Monday, Mayor Parker acknowledged a stabbing outside Lincoln Financial Field and a car that hit pedestrians.

1 year ago

the sign at a Whole Foods Market
PlanPhilly
Money

Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing

Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

1 year ago

Shawn M. LaTourette speaks into microphones
Science

N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works

Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.

1 year ago

Listen 1:22
The seal of the DOJ
Politics & Policy

Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

The norm-shattering move was made even though rank-and-file prosecutors by tradition remain with the department across presidential administrations and are not punished.

1 year ago

Trump signing an oder at his desk in the oval office
Politics & Policy

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.

1 year ago

Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County officials double down on DEI initiatives amid Trump administration cuts

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced it’s pressing forward — not retreating — from its mission to emphasize “inclusion and belonging” in the workplace.

1 year ago

Listen 1:01
Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

More speed cameras coming to Philadelphia streets

The new cameras will join those on Roosevelt Boulevard, in addition to cameras that will soon be activated along Broad Street.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26)
Community

Saquon Barkley shines for Eagles with 3 touchdowns in NFC title game win

Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back never looked back.

1 year ago

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni with quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Commanders

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, and this time Saquon Barkley is along for the ride.

1 year ago

Jay Lassiter (left), of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, attended an observance for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 2024 on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Vernon Wright (right), of Philadelphia, is the founder of the Gordon-Wright Community Development Center, which provides HIV testing and counseling, drug and alcohol referrals and education. (Courtesy of Jay Lassiter/Vernon Wright, respectively)
Health

‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer

About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.

1 year ago

Listen 5:49
Kelvin Jeremiah points and smiles
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Sharswood rising: PHA’s ambitious plan to revitalize the North Philly neighborhood is winding down and paying off

The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.

1 year ago

Listen 4:37
outside The Charles Santore Library
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on

Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
police look into a car
Community
6abc

8 injured after driver strikes crowd of celebrating Eagles fans in Spring Garden neighborhood

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Spring Garden streets. Philly police said fractures were suffered, though none of the injuries were life-threatening.

1 year ago

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