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Urban Planning

Delaware bus routes reimagined after study, first phase of discontinuation and expansions set for November

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

2 years ago

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Science

N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why some of Philly’s tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025

About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Harris to propose tenfold startup tax incentive increase she says will spur small business creation

The Democratic nominee is about to propose an increase in federal tax incentives for small business startup expenses, from $5,000 to $50,000.

2 years ago

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Science

Another New Jersey offshore wind project runs into turbulence

Leading Light Wind is asking the state's Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through December on its plan to build an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

New Jersey offers millions in tax credits for a new 76ers arena in Camden

As negotiations over a Center City arena continue to stall, Sixers owners say they “must take all potential options seriously.”

2 years ago

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Community

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow raises more than $500K as the sports world mourns

A GoFundMe set up by Madeline's sister Holland Korbitz and verified by the online fundraising company has raised more than $500,000.

2 years ago

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Education

Right2Read Philly campaign reaches 100,000 families this summer

The summer reading campaign was celebrated with an Aug. 29 event at Franklin Square that featured a book giveaway, a sing-along and double Dutch jump rope.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware pays $102 million in legal settlement to Pennsylvania, other states over unclaimed property

Pennsylvania led a coalition of 30 states to argue Delaware was improperly keeping abandoned checks drawn in other states in its general fund.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day

Both candidates are locked in close races across the seven top swing states. Now comes the hard part.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Proposal could turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida

The worn-out ship is under a "contingent contract" with Okaloosa County, Florida, the vessel's owners emphasize.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to workers

The ruling is a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

2 years ago

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Health

Philadelphia-area health experts see shift in attitudes on vaccination in ‘post-COVID’ era

Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Curbside recycling is broken. In Kensington, Rabbit Recycling will take anything

Rabbit Recycling, whose tagline is "Zero waste in a bucket," will recycle all your household trash for a fee.

2 years ago

Former Benefits Data Trust employee Matt Dragon
Community

Philly’s Benefits Data Trust shutters after 20 years. Laid-off workers say they still want answers

Hundreds of workers lost their jobs at the end of August and now some may have to apply for the same government assistance programs they helped others navigate.

2 years ago

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