Community
‘Who’s benefiting?’: As Chinatown gentrifies, Rail Park begins equitable development plan
In the shadow of the Rail Park, neighborhoods are changing. The park’s backers hope to shape the area’s evolution and curb displacement.
2 years ago
E.U. leaders worried by rise in antisemitism, Holocaust denial
European Council President Charles Michel said the lessons of the Holocaust are now “more relevant than ever.”
2 years ago
Indie bookstore The Head and The Hand is expanding to a new, bigger location on Frankford Avenue
The nonprofit publisher first opened in Kensington three years ago.
2 years ago
Behind the scenes at the new Riverwards Produce, opening soon in Old City
Proprietor Vincent Finazzo talks about the ingredients to running a successful local market.
2 years ago
‘Badlands’ to green homes: New building rises from a former Philly drug hotspot
Called “Camino De Oro,” the new building will provide affordable apartments to seniors in the North Philadelphia neighborhood.
2 years ago
What’s the deal with the shrieking steam leak in Grays Ferry?
Vicinity Energy is working on a repair.
2 years ago
Broad Street Run returns to Philadelphia in May
Runners will need to provide proof of vaccination and wear a face mask at the start and finish lines.
2 years ago
A Philly swimmer likely inspired the NCAA’s unexpected mid-season policy change on trans athletes
The University of Pennsylvania continues to pledge support for a student caught in the crosshairs.
2 years ago
‘Everybody is extremely worried’: Philly’s Ukrainian community fearful of Russian threat
Members of the local Ukrainian diaspora have been doing what they can to support Ukrainian resistance from afar.
2 years ago
N.J. rolls out new COVID relief program for homeowners facing foreclosure
Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $35,000, which can go towards late mortgage payments, taxes and homeowner’s insurance, and other housing-related costs.
2 years ago
Broken heater shuts down Kingsessing Rec Center after a month of repair delays
Programming has been temporarily relocated. The community hub in Southwest Philly is on the Rebuild list for an HVAC overhaul.
2 years ago
What Philly’s ban on pre-hire marijuana testing means if you’re looking for a job
There’s a new platform that lists marijuana-friendly positions.
2 years ago
The Regional Roundup – January 24th
Another side effect for kids enduring a global pandemic: obesity. And, what's the real cost of salting winter weather roads? Plus, Kobe Bryant and "The Rise".
Air Date: January 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Delaware’s latest marijuana kitchen offers patients an alternative to smoking
The new kitchen will produce baked goods and candies infused with medical marijuana. It’s poised to launch a recreational line, if lawmakers allow.
2 years ago
It turned out the story was a total hoax.
2 years ago