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“I think it just speaks to how one person, one small business, can impact so many people,” said the proprietor of a neighboring business.
2 years ago
Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause flooding. So, the Philadelphia Water Department is urging residents to keep leaves away from inlets.
2 years ago
No turkey? No problem for the many vegans and vegetarians in the Philadelphia area
The holiday is known for big, hearty meals — but you don’t need to include meat for the family feast to be fulfilling, plant-based eaters say.
2 years ago
How Philly’s ‘Black Friday’ boycott helped advance equity and stop Rizzo’s third term
The 1978 protest brought thousands to The Gallery Mall, which lacked Black-owned businesses and usurped potential affordable housing funding.
2 years ago
Iconic Meglio Furs sign disappears from South Broad
The neon signage had become something of a landmark. Developers haven’t yet said what they plan to do with the 1950s relic.
2 years ago
What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?
Under its terms, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day halt in hostilities.
2 years ago
How Franklin Square prepares for its annual holiday light spectacular
This year’s show kicked off last week, but organizers started hanging lights in October. The display has grown over the past decade.
2 years ago
People walking on South Street may have gotten their photos taken by a photographer called Sami Aziz. Here’s the story of @southstreetsam.
2 years ago
Listen 1:41Dozens of bakery customers line up for a South Philly turkey roasting tradition
For decades, residents have been lining up outside the Ritner Street bakery on cold Thanksgiving mornings to drop off their birds for roasting.
2 years ago
I-95 reopens near Commodore Barry Bridge after multi-vehicle crash
Interstate 95 returns to normal operations after shutdown due to a multi-vehicle crash thursday morning.
2 years ago
7th Ward artists weave together surprise connections at ‘Black Futures’ salon
The “Legacy Reclaimed” salon highlighted the discovery of shared history by a trio of artmakers who’d never before worked together.
2 years ago
Philly philanthropists give $2 million to help newsrooms — including WHYY’s Billy Penn
The grant is intended to help news organizations reach financial sustainability in the face of a widespread crisis in local journalism.
2 years ago
Water and sewer providers talk turkey: Stop putting grease down your sinks
Turkey grease can clog sewer mains, increasing the risk of sewer spills.
2 years ago
Shopping? Take a hike! Philly has options to get outside on Black Friday
Philadelphia has 800 miles of trails. Groups are organizing walks to get folks outside on the biggest shopping day of the year.
2 years ago
SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue
A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.
2 years ago