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File photo: The former PES refinery site in South Philadelphia on June 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Community benefits agreement talks to start in 2023 for Philly refinery redevelopment

The company redeveloping the former refinery plans to use a third-party facilitator to negotiate an agreement with community stakeholders.

3 years ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) and France's Kylian Mbappe in action during the World Cup. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner and Frank Augstein)
Community

Where to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in and around Philly

Philly soccer fans can look forward to helping host the 2026 edition of the World Cup. Until then, here’s where you can watch this year’s grand finale.

3 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Urban Planning

SEPTA turns to artificial intelligence to scan passengers for potential shooters

The new software is designed to quickly identify when someone draws a weapon gun on the transit system and notify police immediately.

3 years ago

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Politics & Policy

Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference

After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.

3 years ago

An aerial view of a street where a shooting occurred.
Community

Philadelphia sanitation worker dead after shooting in Mayfair

A Philadelphia sanitation worker is dead after a shooting on Friday morning in the Mayfair neighborhood.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton, wearing a bright blue suit, smiles in the midst of other legislators on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The Democratic takeover of the Pa. House will be a little messy to start. Here’s why.

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in the 2022 midterms, but at least one seat will be vacant when the new session starts in January.

3 years ago

File photo: In this April 10, 2013, file photo, a stag arms AR-15 rifle with 30 round, left, and 10 round magazines is displayed in New Britain, Conn. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Politics & Policy

Gun rights advocates target Delaware’s high-capacity magazine buyback in latest court filing

After suing the state over gun laws, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association’s latest challenge targets a high-capacity magazine buyback program.

3 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Education

N.J. expert optimistic about governor’s task force on school staff shortages

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s task force is expected to provide recommendations by the end of January. A policy expert says the governor is moving “relatively quickly.”

3 years ago

A close-up of hands opening a box that is a test kit for avian flu.
Health

‘This thing isn’t over’: Avian flu outbreak reaches 4.4 million birds in Pennsylvania ahead of Thanksgiving sales

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has killed millions of birds in Pennsylvania, and farms, wildlife centers, and testing labs are bearing the costs.

3 years ago

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Jennifer Mora prepares a vegan orange cake in her kitchen in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Food is love’: Every week, this Philadelphia baker gives away desserts to her neighbors for free

Meet Jennifer Mora, the Philadelphia baker who makes desserts, then gives them away to her neighbors for free. “I feel like I'm sending people off on a good journey,” she says

3 years ago

Listen 2:06
Marty Moss-Coane is seen sitting on a desk in her office
Arts & Entertainment

After 35 years, Marty Moss-Coane says ‘so long’ to ‘Radio Times’

After some serious soul-searching, longtime “Radio Times” host Marty Moss-Coane says it’s time to end the program she loves.

3 years ago

Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. speaks at a podium, with microphones visible.
Education

Philly pauses review of school facilities — again — to align with superintendent’s plan

The facilities planning process, which has had multiple starts and stops, is meant to determine the district’s current and future building needs.

3 years ago

Temperature and air quality sensors attached to Carolyn Martin's car. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Weather

Results of Philly’s citizen science heat mapping study expected this spring

The study is expected to inform solutions to keep Philadelphians safe from dangerous heat waves made worse by climate change.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania state House after picking up 12 seats

State Rep. Todd Stephens (R., Montgomery) conceded his race in the 151st District on Thursday.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Politics & Policy

Proposal to rollback residency requirement for Philly city workers aims to reduce vacancies

The change would require applicants become residents within 6 months of being hired instead of living in the city for a year before applying.

3 years ago

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