
Community
Mural worth millions damaged by vandals at Philly’s historic Shofuso House
Perpetrators broke into the historic Japanese house in Fairmount Park Wednesday night, causing millions in damage.
3 years ago
WHYY sent a reporter to listen to communities impacted by gun violence. Here’s what we heard
WHYY’s first-ever gun violence prevention reporter took a two-month listening tour in Philly’s hardest-hit communities. Here’s what she learned.
3 years ago
Philly named as a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia is one of more than a dozen cities in North America that will host the FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
3 years ago
Listen 0:51University City Townhomes tenants could get more time to relocate before closure
The property owner has asked HUD to extend its affordable housing contract to Sept. 7 as residents wait for the vouchers they need to move.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27Union authorizes Atlantic City casino strike next month
Atlantic City casino workers have authorized their leaders to call a strike against the gambling houses if new contracts are not reached by the beginning of July.
3 years ago
Online applications now open for licensed food truck pilot program in Camden
Camden will award seven licenses to food truck operators through a lottery, allowing them to operate in several high traffic areas throughout the city.
3 years ago
ChristianaCare to acquire Jennersville Hospital from Tower Health
Chester County has been a health care desert since Tower Health made the decision to shutter Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals in December and January, respectively.
3 years ago
Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.
3 years ago
Black-led nonprofits, still facing barriers, issue challenge to regional funders: ‘Get to know us’
“Too often,” the study says, “sensitivity to the issues of Black folks has a shelf life.”
3 years ago
Dozens rally in Cobbs Creek to demand opening of unused Olympic-size swimming pool
The Sayre Morris Recreation Center pool has remained empty and unused since 2017.
3 years ago
Nonprofit leaders who were selected for the last round of Targeted Community Investment Grant awards say the program has been plagued with difficulties and delays.
3 years ago
Listen 5:06The Atonement Agenda: Defining reparations
A panel of experts define and contextualize reparations and explore how it could close the racial wealth gap.
3 years ago
A Germantown doula collective is helping dispel fears surrounding childbirth for people of color
Founded by a Philadelphia mom, Womb-ish has been so successful it’s expanded to other states.
3 years ago
Penn America Energy wants to construct a massive LNG export terminal in the city of Chester along the Delaware River. The plan faces an uphill battle.
3 years ago
Listen 4:38Amazon seeks to overturn historic Staten Island union victory at labor hearing
A hearing is underway to consider whether the Amazon Labor Union's historic union victory on Staten Island should stand — or whether a re-do election is warranted.
3 years ago