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North Philadelphia’s Logan Triangle once held about 1,000 homes that were demolished in the 1980s. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Triangle, infamous for sinking homes, could soon become a place that builds them

As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.

6 days ago

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A room with 2 beds by the window in the shelter.
Community

West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’

The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.

6 days ago

outside Penrose Elementary School
Community
6abc

Missing 10-year-old from Philadelphia found safe in Upper Chichester, Pa.

Police earlier said the child went missing after being dropped off at Penrose Elementary School and was last seen in the cafeteria.

6 days ago

Satya Kokonda, estudiante de segundo año en la Charter School of Wilmington
Education

La organización sin fines de lucro fundada por una estudiante de Delaware crece de 300 a casi 58,000 usuarios, ampliando el acceso gratuito a la educación STEM a nivel mundial.

Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.

6 days ago

Cannabis expuesto en una tienda
Politics & Policy

Un proyecto de ley en Delaware despenalizaría el consumo de marihuana en público.

Fumar marihuana en público puede conllevar una acusación penal y hasta cinco días de prisión. La propuesta lo convertiría en una infracción civil sancionable con una multa.

6 days ago

Advocates and community members hold a vigil outside of Norristown Municipal Hall condemning ICE's actions in Montgomery County.
Politics & Policy

As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers over police coordination: ‘This community is under siege’

Advocates estimate ICE has detained at least 140 people in Montco since the crackdown began. “What people are seeing in Minnesota,” said one resident, “is happening here."

6 days ago

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The rotunda at New Jersey's statehouse
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Republicans are once again the minority party in the Legislature, but they’re hoping to have a meaningful seat at the table

A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.

6 days ago

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The front facade of an old Philadelphia rowhouse
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

From firewood to solar: This Philly rowhouse has seen over 250 years of energy transitions

A rowhouse built around 1760 in Old City was once heated with firewood. Now, it has solar panels on its roof.

6 days ago

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A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Community

Altercation on SEPTA bus involving former WHYY intern and pepper spray goes viral

The two participants, including a former WHYY intern, in the chaotic scene knew each other during their time at Community College of Philadelphia. Elon Musk chimed in on X.

7 days ago

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Cherelle Parker sitting at a table holding up the bill she just signed, surrounded by other officials
Politics & Policy

Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot

The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or traditional IRA.

7 days ago

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La'Quetta Small
Courts & Law

Prosecutors move to drop child abuse charges against Atlantic City superintendent

La’Quetta Small was charged with physically attacking her teenage daughter in 2024 alongside her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

7 days ago

The Brith Sholom House apartment building
Urban Planning

PHA, building trades unions strike deal to rebuild shuttered Brith Sholom House

PHA announced a $100 million agreement to restore the apartment tower in Wynnefield Heights, creating “deeply affordable” senior housing and hundreds of jobs.

7 days ago

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Rowhouses in Wilmington on a street.
Politics & Policy

‘Our city is struggling’: Wilmington City Council members unveil affordability agenda to help residents deal with rising costs

Their plan to address the city's housing and poverty issues includes tackling high rents, water bill shutoffs and property reassessment errors.

7 days ago

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Phil Murphy expressively speaking during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declines to codify Immigrant Trust Directive

The directive, established in 2018, survived legal challenges. Murphy feared codifying it would not have the same chances in court.

7 days ago

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New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor amid promises to fight for affordability and stand up to Trump

During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.

7 days ago

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