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Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Federal data show evidence of home appraisal bias in Philadelphia

Appraisals are more likely to be below contract sale prices in primarily Black neighborhoods than in primarily white neighborhoods in the city.

3 years ago

Listen 1:15
A fish market once stood at 2nd and Poplar streets in the Northern Liberties section, photo at left. Through the 1800s, 2nd Street was a bustling place with a market shed running down the middle. (Submitted via The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Northern Liberties business district highlights Black roots

Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties section is using Black History Month to highlight the neighborhood’s deep, historic roots.

3 years ago

A man votes in a 2020 Bucks County special election. This week, there will be three Allegheny County special elections. (Tyger Williams/Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House control will likely be decided by special elections this week

In the coming days, three special elections will likely decide which political party controls the Pennsylvania House.

3 years ago

Philly poet Ja’Nell Hall-Ragin is featured in the latest video from the Eagles. (Philadelphia Eagles)
Community

Latest Eagles video doesn’t hype Super Bowl run, but shines spotlight on violence prevention

As part of National Gun Violence Survivor's Week, the video features a dramatic reading by Philly poet Ja'Nell Hall-Ragin, who lost her brother to gun violence.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop performs during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl
Community

Eagles fans will have plenty of flight options for Super Bowl LVII from PHL

Multiple airlines will provide additional flights from Philadelphia to Phoenix and back for Super Bowl LVII.

3 years ago

A student looks at a screen as two professors look on behind her.
Education

Stockton professor goes ‘Once Upon Deep Time’ to create music album

Stockton professor and paleontologist Matthew Bonnan used the extra time he had during pandemic lockdown to create an album on the evolution of hearing.

3 years ago

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Nikki Giovanni smiling into the camera.
Community

Wilmington Library hosts ‘Voices of Power’ series to honor Black History Month

Guest speakers coming to Wilmington include NBA star Mauhmoud Abdul-Rauf, actor Phylicia Rashad, and rapper Slick Rick.

3 years ago

Listen 1:23
Synceir Thorton (right) and Taahzje Ellis (left), students at Dobbins Technical High School, walk together in the hall after school. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Safe Place: How Philly schools are responding to the city’s gun violence crisis

Amid Philly’s ongoing gun violence crisis, educators are making changes they hope will better protect children. WHYY News reporters took a close look at some of their efforts.

3 years ago

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(6abc)
Community
6abc

Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Philadelphia Eagles arrived in Arizona Sunday afternoon ahead of Super Bowl 57.

3 years ago

File photo: An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is pictured, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics & Policy

U.S. officials offer Congress briefing on Trump documents

The Biden administration has offered to brief congressional leaders on its investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residen

3 years ago

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons
Arts & Entertainment

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks will trade Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks to the Nets.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting
Politics & Policy

Biden’s State of the Union to tout policy wins on economy

Biden’s remarks from the House rostrum will take place in a sharply different context from a year ago.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Eagles host Super Bowl LVII Send Off Party at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles are off to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Multiple rescues reported after apartment building fire in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Firefighters were called out to fight a two-alarm blaze at an apartment building in Drexel Hill, Delaware County.

3 years ago

Floating wetlands at Trap Pond State Park.
Community

Delaware State Parks attendance soars to another record

More than eight million people visited a Delaware park in 2022, a new state record. It’s the eighth year in a row the park attendance record has been set.

3 years ago

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