Community
New PGW budget could include first step toward climate-friendly transformation
The city Gas Commission approved a new budget for PGW that includes a small but potentially historic allocation: $500,000 for a geothermal feasibility study.
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UC Townhomes protest encampment dismantled; residents vow the ‘fight’s not over’
Residents and activists marched through the streets of West Philadelphia after law enforcement broke up the encampment after weeks of protests.
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6 injured when tree falls on group of people in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park
The group was celebrating the West Philadelphia High School class of 1972.
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Thousands flock to 2nd Street Festival following three-year hiatus
The near mile-long stretch between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street saw thousands enjoy food, shopping, and the occasional drink or two.
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UC Townhomes residents: We won’t give up without a fight
As the deadline to vacate the West Philly affordable housing complex nears, activists vow to continue pressing for a better plan.
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Blaze kills Pa. firefighter’s 10 relatives, 3 of them children
Investigators are looking into the fire in the community of Nescopeck.
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Inspired by World Cup ‘26, Philadelphia International Unity Cup kicks off this weekend
A total of 48 amateur teams are competing this year, including four new teams from Angola, Portugal, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.
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Divine Lorraine is now officially a Mint House hotel, but tenants feel pushed aside
The historic North Broad landmark's full transition to hotel is supposed to take a year to complete. Meanwhile, apartments are still advertised as available.
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Southern Delaware pallet village offers help for growing number of people experiencing homelessness
As part of an effort to reduce the number of people in Delaware experiencing homelessness, the first pallet villages will soon be constructed in southern Delaware.
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Seeking advice? The ‘Old Coots and Company’ share free wisdom down the shore
A group of senior citizens doles out advice every Friday morning at the Ventnor Farmer’s Market. “It may not be the best advice, but it’s free.”
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Listen 2:04Judge orders UC Townhomes protest encampment be broken up Monday
Judge allows removal of encampment after weeks of protesting at site. Personal property taken by law enforcement must be claimed within 30 days.
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Dear Vogue: If you’re going to highlight Philly, please do the work and get it right
There were at least five factual errors in the fashion mag’s recent feature about the city.
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New 835 area code for Philly suburbs, Lehigh Valley could begin as soon as September
The remaining supply of numbers in the current 610/484 area codes is nearly exhausted.
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The Phillies just upped their fun level with a zen-loving pitcher known as ‘Thor’
Who wants to join Noah Syndergaard’s book club?
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