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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.
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Listen 1:18Their plan to address the city's housing and poverty issues includes tackling high rents, water bill shutoffs and property reassessment errors.
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Listen 0:52Outgoing 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.
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Listen 1:06During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.
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Listen 0:59New Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations
The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
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Listen 1:07These Newark, Delaware 4th graders are lobbying for wetland protections
The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.
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Listen 3:26As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk
Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.
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Listen 1:11Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.
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Listen 1:06Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.
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Listen 1:17‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths
"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."
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Listen 1:24In Fairmount Park, volunteers spend MLK Day tackling invasive species
Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.
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Listen 1:04‘Strawberries to collard greens’: The Original American Foundation grows free food in Kingsessing
Founders of the Original American Foundation say their goals are to lower food costs for neighbors and prevent gentrification.
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Listen 0:55Camden balances surveillance and public safety while leaning heavily on drone technology
As Camden County Police expand drone programs, surveillance in New Jersey is becoming more common.
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William Way Center exhibits LGBTQ memorial portraits by Arleen Olshan
A co-founder of the William Way Center, Olshan coordinated its first art exhibition 50 years ago. She now portrays people she has lost.
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Listen 1:29Center City District Restaurant Week returns to Philadelphia
More than 120 restaurants across Philadelphia’s downtown area will offer discounted, prix-fixe menus during the annual winter dining promotion.
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