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Community

Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024

Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.

3 years ago

A portrait of Yeho Bostick, posing for a photo with flowers in his beard.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly musician Yeho Bostick to be remembered at Ardmore Music Hall

Bostick succumbed to cancer two weeks ago. His charisma and musicianship touched a wide swath of Philly’s music scene.

3 years ago

Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

No more plastic utensils at the King of Prussia Mall: Upper Merion bans single-use plastic

Lower Merion and Upper Moreland also banned plastic bags this summer.

3 years ago

File photo: The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New scorecard gives a ‘C’ to N.J. lawmakers on racial equity issues

Lawmakers were judged on their voting records and bill sponsorship across several pillars, including economic issues, housing, criminal justice, and more.

3 years ago

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John White speaks at the podium in City Hall.
Health

Philly marks one year anniversary of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline as city leaders announce new projects in the pipeline

Philadelphia leaders announced plans to build on 988 services and expand behavioral health crisis options throughout the city in the coming years.

3 years ago

Jordan Richards talks with recruiters at a check-in table at the SDP job fair.
Education

Now hiring: Hundreds of job seekers flood School District of Philadelphia job fair

The district is hoping to fill 1,000 vacancies before the start of the new school year.

3 years ago

A truck drives past loading docks at a distribution center
Urban Planning

Environmental org creates tool to help municipalities regulate warehouse development

A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.

3 years ago

Kofi Osei and Jenn Foster hold a flag together.
Community

Two Towamencin residents will sue township over pending sewer sale

In May, Towamencin residents passed a law, the Home Rule Charter, that forbids the privatization of their sewer system. But township officials intend to proceed with a sale.

3 years ago

Partially crumbled facade of building
PlanPhilly
Community

Pa. AG sues over ‘deplorable’ handling of Philly apartment buildings

The suit seeks to bar SBG Management Services from renewing lease agreements and collecting rent until all properties are repaired.

3 years ago

Broadband internet tower
Community
Spotlight PA

What’s next as Pa. prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

The Biden administration said the money will bring broadband to everyone in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

City Representative Sheila Hess, members of Chamberlain's family, and people who worked on Goliath pose for a group photo
Community

‘Wilt Chamberlain Day’ declared in Philadelphia ahead of ‘Goliath’ docuseries premiere

The West Philly native’s achievements on the basketball court were felt across the globe, and will likely never be matched.

3 years ago

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SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, center, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, center right speak alongside SAG-AFTRA members during a press conference announcing a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Arts & Entertainment

What does the SAG-AFTRA strike mean for Philly film, TV production?

For the first time since 1960, actors and writers are picketing film and TV productions at the same time.

3 years ago

Frank Busso Sr. (left), of Woodbridge, Va., raised an accordion playing family, His son, daughter, and grandchildren joined him for a performance at King of Prussia Mall during the annual American Accordionists' Association convention. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

An accordion takeover at the King of Prussia Mall

The national convention of the American Accordionists’ Association announced its arrival with an accordion concert in the shopping mall.

3 years ago

Larry Fletcher sits at a table outside of his restaurant.
Money

Black-owned businesses in Delaware work to overcome financial disparities with help from Black Chamber of Commerce

The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce formed in 2020 to help Black business owners grow while creating new opportunities for others.

3 years ago

Paintings by Diane Burko show climate change data in a painting form.
Science

Philly exhibit highlights how art can move the needle in public perception of climate change

A recent study shows fine art can more effectively communicate climate change than data visualization.

3 years ago

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