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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
Residents listened to unhoused peoples’ stories in the frigid cold and slept outside in solidarity. Advocates push for more shelters and affordable housing.
3 years ago
Photo essay: ‘Radio Times,’ through the decades
As longtime host Marty Moss-Coane and the “Radio Times” crew prepare for their final episode, here’s a look back on the show, through the decades.
3 years ago
Former Philadelphia police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man
A jury convicted Eric Ruch of voluntary manslaughter in September.
3 years ago
Pelosi won’t seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders.
3 years ago
Pa. Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January
Shapiro appeared Wednesday with outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis at a news conference and voiced confidence in a smooth transition.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Street Food Fest, National Dog Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 17-20: National Dog Show in the Philly suburbs,Tower of Power in N.J., and a James Weldon Johnson tribute in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:08Disney reveals ‘treasures’ coming to Franklin Institute for centenary exhibition
Disney 100: The Exhibition will premiere at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year, then travel internationally.
3 years ago
‘Radio Times’ ending means new beginnings for Marty Moss-Coane
Ahead of the final episode of “Radio Times,” host Marty Moss-Coane talks to Jennifer Lynn about empathy, human existence, and making room for herself.
3 years ago
Listen 6:43SEPTA’s bus redesign leaves residents of Manayunk and Roxborough behind
SEPTA’s bus redesign does not improve overall public transit options for the lower Northwest section of Philadelphia, writes resident Rebecca Poyourow.
3 years ago
Tropical Storm Isaias damaged hundreds of homes in Philly. In low-lying Eastwick, residents are still recovering.
3 years ago
Listen 4:45Philly Pops to cease operations at end of 2022-23 season
The Philly Pops has announced that it will cease operations at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
3 years ago