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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philly cash assistance program is proving successful at keeping low-income renters housed. Will it continue?

A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.

2 weeks ago

Sarah Bailey shops through clothes
Community

Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry

Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.

2 weeks ago

Listen 3:49
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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers grapple with how to handle demand for data centers

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania state lawmakers held a hearing with stakeholders to better understand how the state can prepare and manage the growth of data centers.

2 weeks ago

Tarik Khan speaks
Politics & Policy

Philly-area Democrats use Eagles home opener as an opportunity to push for more SEPTA funding

“We shouldn't have to rely on a gambling company to fund our transit,” Pennsylvania state Rep. Tarik Khan said Wednesday at NRG Station.

2 weeks ago

A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
Health

Pennsylvania pharmacies can now offer new COVID vaccines after state adopts recommendations from medical societies

Pennsylvania pharmacies can now refer to major medical organizations for COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the absence of CDC guidance.

2 weeks ago

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver speaks into a microphone outside of an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey
Politics & Policy

House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman over actions at detention center

The House has rejected a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.

2 weeks ago

City officials celebrate in front of a replica of the Liberty Bell
Community

Philly announces plans to invest $100M in city neighborhoods for 2026 celebrations outside of the historic district

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

2 weeks ago

A person entering a SEPTA subway car
Urban Planning

FanDuel restores SEPTA express service for Philadelphia Eagles home opener

Subway trains will run as previously scheduled before and after Thursday’s game. The gambling company’s sponsorship will cover free rides home.

2 weeks ago

Matthew Burrows speaking at a podium
Education

‘Blindsided’: Delaware auditor says multiple financial reporting failures triggered school district’s fiscal crisis

Auditor Lydia York’s report finds fault with how Appoquinimink’s superintendent, finance chief and school board oversaw finances.

2 weeks ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Politics & Policy
WITF

Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention

This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Community

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

2 weeks ago

American Legion members attend a consumer protection subcommittee hearing on Legionnaires' disease
Health

How a Philadelphia outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 1976 led to modern-day investigations and surveillance

Legionnaires’ disease was named after a large outbreak in Philadelphia sickened hundreds of American Legion veterans in the summer of 1976.

2 weeks ago

Listen 5:08
A sidewalk goes in front of a community garden
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Feet First Philly offers mini-grants for safer, walkable neighborhoods

The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.

2 weeks ago

A view of fentanyl and other drugs seized by law enforcement in Delaware
Courts & Law

‘Major, major drug trafficker’ in Delaware who led biggest fentanyl ring gets 25-year prison sentence

Dwayne Fountain personally mixed the ultra-deadly opioid to make concoctions with cocaine and other drugs, then reformed them into bricks.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:51
A man checks for air leakages at a home's door
Money

This tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades has saved Pa., Del. and N.J. millions. It’s expiring at the end of 2025

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

2 weeks ago

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