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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen 4:16‘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 2:06After 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
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
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
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
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