
Community
‘Everybody’s Hometown’ is rewriting its zoning laws. Should other communities take note?
The Delaware County seat wants to incorporate form-based code into its zoning laws. This planning method organizes communities based on their physical form rather than use.
3 years ago
City Council members call for extension of UC Townhomes HUD contract
Demonstrators demanded outside investors stop encroaching on housing properties within Philadelphia, and called on the city to create a fund to preserve affordable housing.
3 years ago
Police arrest Memphis man in livestreamed shootings; 4 dead
Four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings and at least two carjackings.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail signed into law
The trail will consist of historical markers placed at various sites in the state that commemorate African American contributions.
3 years ago
‘It’s long overdue’: Gun violence around Philly rec centers makes updates more urgent, residents say
The Rebuild initiative aims to make up for years of disinvestment. Amid the gun violence crisis, some residents say upgrades are not happening fast enough.
3 years ago
Listen 5:37Pa. State Police make 500-plus DUI arrests over holiday weekend
Alcohol played a factor in four fatal crashes across the state.
3 years ago
After commissioners intervene, Bucks County may not privatize its sewer system
Bucks County’s water and sewer authority was in talks to privatize its sewer system for $1.1 billion. But county commissioners may have stopped the deal.
3 years ago
Saturday hours could be on their way as early as this winter.
3 years ago
Canada police hunt remaining suspect in stabbing attacks
Canadian police are hunting for the remaining suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in an Indigenous community and nearby town in the province of Saskatchewan.
3 years ago
East Falls post office to reopen more than a year after Ida flooding
East Falls residents say it’s been “a real hardship” since the post office closed after it flooded during Ida. It’s expected to finally reopen later this month.
3 years ago
Philly resumes gun violence listening tours. But what impact have they had?
Community members who attended the first round of listening tours in the spring say it’s not clear how their input will be used in the fight against gun violence.
3 years ago
Philly ‘sip-ins’ used to help Starbucks employees on Labor Day
Local workers at the large-chain coffeehouse are encouraging customers to skip buying a cup of Starbucks for a day, but still tipping a barista.
3 years ago
Center City shooting incident highlights Philly violence over the weekend
Five boys are in custody for a shooting incident in Center City among violent incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
At Labor Day parade, leaders rally members to support Shapiro in governor’s race
Union leaders used Monday’s Labor Day rally and march to urge their members to vote for Democratic candidate for governor, Josh Shapiro.
3 years ago
Pa. workers, businesses grapple with tight job market this Labor Day
A new report finds there are more jobs than people to fill them in Pennsylvania, although the paycheck might not be as appealing as in other states.
3 years ago