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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Housing programs in Philly are rooted in regional incomes. Should that change?

For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.

2 years ago

headshots for John Lawrence and Cristian Luna
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. John Lawrence and Democratic challenger Cristian Luna

The 13th District race between John Lawrence and Cristian Luna could swing the balance in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

2 years ago

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Patrolman Samuel Waters (right) grabs Dwayne Brown's arm moments into their encounter.  (Courtesy of Ivan Thomas/DETV)
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction

A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.

2 years ago

Moroccan women wave flags alongside their children
Community

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

Tributes to victims of Oct. 7 attacks took place in Berlin, Paris and London, while people took to the streets from Pakistan to Morocco in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

2 years ago

two artists working on a mural
Community

Mural Arts celebrates 40 years with LOVE Park celebration highlighting ‘work that resonates with people’

“I don't think we'd be here without those years of working in communities,” Executive Director Jane Golden said.

2 years ago

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a hand holds mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election

The court rejected a request to block enforcement of a requirement that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date.

2 years ago

Signs read
Community

Chinatown residents speak of how arena plans can and have affected the Philly neighborhood

Vivian Chang works on a street where Phillies stadium plans crumbled in the 2000s. Debbie Law's family moved its store when rent tripled after the 76ers' plans were announced.

2 years ago

Elon Musk jumps in the air next to Donald Trump onstage
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk makes appearance at Trump rally in Butler, Pa.

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO stood with the GOP nominee on Saturday where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Musk also has created a super PAC supporting Trump.

2 years ago

Anna Payne and Joe Hogan
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Joe Hogan and Democratic challenger Anna Payne

Anna Payne is challenging Republican incumbent state Rep. Joe Hogan in a face-off that could determine which party controls the state House.

2 years ago

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Man details a mural that reads
Community

LOVE Park murals urge Philadelphians to the polls

Mural Arts’ “To the Polls” temporary murals have returned to Center City with new messages about voting.

2 years ago

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Parents and children of all ages attended the vigil. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war

Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."

2 years ago

Commissioners Jamila Winder, left, and Neil Makhija, right, pose with Montgomery County's new voter services van.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County launches voter outreach van

Voters registered in the county can access a range of services onboard, including registering to vote, requesting mail ballots, returning mail ballots and more.

2 years ago

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A person walks on a flooded street
Weather

East Falls, Manayunk publish flood mitigation study 3 years after Hurricane Ida

Situated along the Schuylkill River, East Falls and Manayunk are prone to serious flooding.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
Burned out cars from the Nova Music Festival in Israel that was attacked last year
Arts & Entertainment

The aftermath of the Israeli music festival attacked on Oct. 7 to be recreated at the Weitzman museum

“The Moment the Music Stood Still” is a traveling exhibition of artifacts collected from the destroyed Nova Music Festival.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Life or death’: Delaware lawmakers highlight new abortion access laws in Delaware

The new laws build on top of protections passed in previous years that have made Delaware a sanctuary state for providers and people seeking abortion care.

2 years ago

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