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Philadelphia Art Museum acquires an entire room from Fleisher Art Memorial
40 years ago, artist Shia Armajani designed a lecture hall for Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly. Now the Art Museum is acquiring every scrap.
4 years ago
Big change to widely-used property tax program now Philly law. Related relief measures to follow
Nearly 80% of homeowners in Philly are currently enrolled in the city’s Homestead Exemption program. All of them will see their property values cut by $80,000.
4 years ago
Appeals arguments heard on immigrants brought to U.S. as kids
Advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as kids.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Residents react to mayor’s comments about wanting to leave office
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.
4 years ago
Listen 5:14New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
The report also says some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner.
4 years ago
Bullets that grazed officers at Philly Fourth of July celebration came from same gun
Officials said the .40 caliber bullets were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away.
4 years ago
Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, comes after Brittney Griner wrote Biden a letter on Monday.
4 years ago
Philly public defenders, staff to get pay raise
Almost $6 million will be split among attorneys and support staff in an effort to gain pay parity with prosecutors.
4 years ago
Trump White House counsel Cipollone to testify to January 6 panel
Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
4 years ago
Video: Meet the high school track team that’s become a point of pride for Willingboro
The Willingboro boys track team holds the record for the most track state titles by a public school in the history of New Jersey track and field.
4 years ago
Increase in attacks on Philly parking officers leads to de-escalation training
The number of physical and verbal assaults on Philadelphia Parking Authority officers has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
More popular than ever, Delaware State Parks get federal funding for new amenities
Upgraded camping facilities are among the plans for Delaware State Parks officials have for $3.2 million in federal grant money.
4 years ago
Highland Park parade shooting suspect bought guns legally despite threats
Authorities said the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
4 years ago
Philly residents and politicians to Mayor Kenney: You can resign
“From what we see in the community," said one anti-gun violence advocate, "he’s asleep at the wheel."
4 years ago
Linking Philly girls of color to coding through dance reflects national trend
DanceLogic, which is run by the West Park Cultural Center, is “designed to educate, inspire, and cultivate girls of color in STEM,” said founder Betty Lindley.
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