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A residential street in Norristown, Pa.
Health

Montgomery County wants to hear about your health priorities

The county’s Office of Public Health will use survey results to shape priorities for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan.

2 years ago

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A Callery tree is seen on a Fishtown street.
Community

As spring flowers bloom, Callery pear trees can no longer be planted in Pa.

Pennsylvania is just one of more than a dozen states that have recently banned — or want to ban — the ornamental tree.

2 years ago

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White Clay Creek State Park
Urban Planning

New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities

The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.

2 years ago

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a tinted side window of a car
Community
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Tickets coming for car owners with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia

Come July 1, vehicles with illegal tints — more than 70% visible light transmittance — will be subject to a $100 parking ticket.

2 years ago

workers replacing lead water pipes in the ground
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J. and Del. to receive millions in federal dollars to replace lead pipes

Municipalities and utilities are required to create an inventory of lead pipes by October.

2 years ago

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The Meadowlands trailhead
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations

A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.

2 years ago

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A crafter uses a machine at Crafters Village
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Broad Street Run, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival and Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 2–5: Sing Us Home Festival in Philly, ''The Bodyguard: The Musical'' in N.J. and Croce Plays Croce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Trash in front of an apartment building entrance
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement

The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St
Education

Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape

The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.

2 years ago

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Members of a protest encampment at UPenn hang signs around their camp on May 1, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Biden says ‘order must prevail’ during campus protests over Gaza

“Dissent is essential for democracy," he said at the White House. "But dissent must never lead to disorder.”

2 years ago

A section of a CSX train on tracks
Politics & Policy

Federal rail agency conducted a ‘limited scope investigation’ of Whitemarsh train derailment — meaning no report

The FRA officially deemed the cause of the 2023 CSX train derailment to be a sinkhole. The agency decided not to conduct an in-depth investigation.

2 years ago

Paris and Briante Grant sit with their triplets
Health

Delaware families are still grappling with infant formula shortages, price hikes

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing legislation to add more competition to the baby formula market after shortages caused prices to spike.

2 years ago

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Jean Holloway with friend Vikki Prettyman
Health

Delaware advocate for clean water remembered as PFAS regulations are implemented

Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.

2 years ago

Yo-Yo Ma performs
Arts & Entertainment

Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’

The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.

2 years ago

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Dave McCormick with student Eyal Yakoby at UPenn’s protest encampment
Politics & Policy

GOP Senate hopeful visits Penn encampment: ‘They should be arrested’

David McCormick and other politicians are using the camp for their messaging. Students say they feel unsafe after an attack with an unknown substance and other incidents.

2 years ago

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