Community
Climate activists criticize exclusion from PGW’s budget process, propose new rules
The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.
2 years ago
Listen 1:25ACCT Philly urges public to adopt dogs amid severe overcrowding at the shelter
Overcrowding is once again forcing ACCT Philly to make some tough decisions.
2 years ago
Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation
A new survey shows 28.3% or 75.8 million people in the U.S. volunteered with a nonprofit between Sept. 2022 and Sept. 2023.
2 years ago
Weitzman Jewish museum names its new CEO from Israel
Dan Tadmor oversaw a $100 million expansion of the ANU museum in Tel Aviv. His job in Philly will be to overhaul the Weitzman.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday
The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.
2 years ago
While officials say it will likely cost a couple hundred million dollars to plan, Philly could see a billion-dollar return on tourism revenue.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Officials say 2 taken to hospitals after small plane accident at Doylestown Airport
Police in Bucks County’s Buckingham Township said a single-engine plane had been taking off when it left the runway and hit an unoccupied plane.
2 years ago
12 vegan restaurants you must visit in Philly
From staples of the city’s food scene to local favorites, check them out and celebrate World Vegan Month.
2 years ago
Stan Drayton out as Temple football coach after 3 seasons
Defensive coordinator Everett Withers will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04‘Do not take it lightly’: Lawnside residents meet, discuss response to racist graffiti incident
Lawnside residents shared their concerns and discussed how they can respond to protect members of the historic Black borough from racist attacks.
2 years ago
Listen 1:065 hospitalized after early morning house fire in Bucks County
Firefighters had to rescue people who were trapped. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
2 years ago
‘All faces and paces’: Philly Slow Girl Run Club aims to make running less daunting
Paige Black started Philly Slow Girl Run Club back in 2022 when she had no one to run with. The community now draws 50 or more runners a week.
2 years ago
Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer
Plans to move the curbside stop to an Old City garage are stuck in limbo.
2 years ago
Violence interrupters move to break the cycle of gun violence in Philly
Pushing Progress Philly expands its program to help young men build bright futures and keep them off the streets.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00Dawn Hines was notified at work that someone spray painted a graphic, racist message on her backyard fence. Her neighbors are rallying around her and condemning the incident.
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