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Downtown business district.
Urban Planning

Coatesville could soon see its first rental housing development in more than a decade

If the five-person planning commission votes ‘yes,’ Brandywine View Apartments will break ground on 266 market-rate rental units.

1 year ago

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workers with their hands in buckets
Community

Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab

Mussels improve water quality by working as nature’s Brita filter. But their populations have been in decline.

1 year ago

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Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Community
6abc

3 homicides within 45 minutes across Philadelphia in Memorial Day weekend violence

The long holiday weekend has been marred by an outburst of violence in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Lloyd Austin, Trevor Bradenkamp
Community

Biden says each generation has to ‘earn’ freedom, in solemn Memorial Day remarks

President Joe Biden marks Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward creating a more perfect union.

1 year ago

The boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. on August 10, 2022 (
Community

Local Jersey Shore leaders respond to reported ‘civil unrest’ over Memorial Day weekend. Blame ‘unruly, undisciplined, unparented children’

Wildwood and Ocean City experienced a rough weekend after incidents caused panic and disrupted an otherwise picture-perfect start to tourism season.

1 year ago

Obit Walton
Community

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71

He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.

1 year ago

Wildwood Police Dept
Community
6abc

Wildwood mayor issues statement on civil unrest that led to state of emergency

Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. expressed full support for the City of Wildwood Police Department's efforts in protecting this community from the "nuisance crowds."

1 year ago

Africa Day attendees dancing
Community

Why Philly residents paid tribute to ‘the motherland’ on Africa Day

Organizers of Philadelphia’s Africa Liberation Day want more people to know that the heritage of Black Americans didn’t start with U.S. slavery.

1 year ago

A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman
Health

What’s stopping some immigrants from accessing prenatal care — and what Philly’s health system can do about it

Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.

1 year ago

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Ronaldo Tello cuts a ribbon in front of a crowd
Community

Delaware’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost growth for Latino businesses

The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now offering Latino-owned businesses support and community connections to grow their impact.

1 year ago

a child in a canoe
Community

Music festivals, block parties and youth camps: Trenton is eyeing summer events as part of its revitalization effort

“Trenton was indeed at the crossroads of the revolution,” said Mayor Gusciora. “And we hope to benefit on historic tourism.”

1 year ago

''Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how Mary Cassatt got the work done

A major retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows how the Philly-raised impressionist focused on women’s work.

1 year ago

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Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

Planning a Jersey Shore trip? Your guide to curfews, bag bans, beach tags and more

From beach tags to curfews, here’s what you need to know before you head to the South Jersey beaches this summer.

1 year ago

artifacts from the exhibit
Science

After months of public feedback and controversy, Philly’s Mütter Museum opens new exhibition

The new exhibit is “intentionally rough around the edges” and asks for more feedback.

1 year ago

people photograph wet weather as the hurricane arrives
PlanPhilly
Weather

Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say

NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

1 year ago

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