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The ordinance would require ownership to give the county a 180-day notice if they wanted to close a ward or hospital.
3 years ago
A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
3 years ago
Russia pressures Mariupol as it focuses on Ukraine’s east
In addition to pounding the holdout in Mariupol, Russian forces have intensified their attacks along the Donbas.
3 years ago
‘Important for closure’: Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with sex abuse victims
Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."
3 years ago
Frank Rizzo, the UC Townhomes, and the fight to save Black Philadelphia
Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.
3 years ago
Woodmere Museum gets its largest gift ever to renovate a mansion
With a $10 million gift from the Maguire Foundation, the Chestnut Hill museum will get to work transforming its neighbor into a modern art space.
3 years ago
Anti-LGBTQ flyers target West Chester Area School District’s book collection
The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.
3 years ago
Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.
3 years ago
‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse
Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.
3 years ago
Philly police see more suburban young people getting involved in city violence
Teens from the suburbs lured by social media are coming into Philadelphia and winding up shot or dead, according to Philly homicide investigators.
3 years ago
Judge declares a mistrial in Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson trial
The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.
3 years ago
Listen 5:16Gerry Lenfest posthumously donates $100 million to two Philly organizations
The Museum of the American Revolution and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism will each receive $50 million from the deceased philanthropist.
3 years ago
New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating
The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.
3 years ago
Two Philadelphia dance icons to be honored in Avenue of Arts ceremony
Avenue of the Arts Visionary Awards will honor two founding members of Philadelphia dance. Joan Myers Brown and Christine Cox will be honored on April 22.
3 years ago
Listen 8:00Biden to make personal ‘homecoming’ at University of Delaware graduation
Biden will be the first sitting president to deliver the commencement address at the University of Delaware.
3 years ago