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Lemuel Bannister estimates the height of the flooding caused by Isaias in 2020
PlanPhilly
Community

Eastwick United launches grant program to fill another gap in Isaias recovery

More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.

3 years ago

A close-up of a water meter.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Where does it end?’: Philly water customers are concerned about proposed rate hike

The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.

3 years ago

A person sits at an easel, tufting.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

TuftCon, Philly Theatre Week, ‘Bring It On’ musical, Play-a-Palooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 23-26: Dru Hill and "Bring It On" in Del., Theatre Week in Philly, and Frankie Negrón in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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A wooden house in traditional Japanese architectural style is visible across a small pond, next to a tall tree with bare branches. Visitors walk about near the house.
Arts & Entertainment

Paintings vandalized at Philly’s Shofuso House now restored

The traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park suffered damage after a break-in last summer. Its paintings, worth $2 million, are now repaired.

3 years ago

File photo: A New Jersey Transit train leaves the Bound Brook Station, Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Bound Brook, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Community
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N.J. brush fires disrupt rush hour rail service between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia

New Jersey Transit said service was suspended on its Northeast Corridor Line between New York Penn Station and Trenton.

3 years ago

Students look on as mayoral candidates answer questions at a forum.
Politics & Policy

Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum

The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.

3 years ago

Looking up inside the dome at the N.J. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

$300M N.J. statehouse renovation wraps up as governor moves in

More than six years after the project was announced, the badly-needed renovations are almost entirely done.

3 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot

All 17 seats are up for reelection.

3 years ago

Rowhouses are seen overhead in Philly
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly’s homestead exemption has ‘outsized’ impact on tax burden for residents

The report from Pew Charitable Trusts uses federal and city data to compare the effective tax rates for renters and homeowners.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council Chamber as seen from the back of the room.
Politics & Policy

Could rent control be in Philly’s future? City Council hosts informational session to get input from renters

City Council members get input on the impact rent control may have on Philly neighborhoods.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
Urban Planning

A new online dashboard shows how Philly neighborhoods compare on public safety, sanitation, and beyond

The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.

3 years ago

Close up of Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Trump probe grand jury not meeting for the day – AP sources

The reason for the postponement was not immediately clear, but it would indicate that a vote on whether or not to indict Trump might be at least temporarily pushed back.

3 years ago

Harrisburg Capitol Building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Thousands of homeowners remain at risk as mortgage relief delays continue

The state agency overseeing Pennsylvania’s troubled mortgage relief program has leveled a slew of new accusations as thousands of homeowners remain stuck in limbo.

3 years ago

A figure sculpture is standing in the middle of an installation piece.
Arts & Entertainment

Is the sun rising or setting on democracy? 20 artists offer ideas at 2 Philly museums

In a rare collaboration, PAFA and AAMP ask artists to consider the state of U.S. democracy.

3 years ago

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Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Community

Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.

3 years ago

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